You are either in the smug gang or panicked tribe! As we get closer and closer to Christmas, if you've got all of your presents and...

Now that autumn has left us and winter begins, the fall leaves are on the ground all around. How much do you love the crunch of fallen...

Photo credit: Stars for Europe How an ancient Aztec bloom became the most popular plant on Earth Poinsettias have become the festive...

I've longed for a visit to Longwood Gardens for many years and finally that dream came true! After a trip to Washington (read that blog...

Spending half of the year in the US means I get to travel around to see new and exciting gardens and sometimes I feel like I am living in...

Have you ever wanted to be a plant hunter? I would love to! Imagine travelling the world, often to remote corners to discover new...

In my column this month for Grow Your Own Magazine, you can find my piece on Snapdragons (Antirrhinum) including how to sow, grow and use...

We all know the RHS plant of the year award winner was Cercis canadensis 'Eternal Flame' because it's been in and on everything from...

Tulipa 'White Triumphator' There is an increasing need for time-honoured traditions. This need increases our love, attention and...

How has your gardening year been? What a mixed bag of weather we've had. Here in Norfolk, its been mostly warm and wet with the odd...

Don’t forget…weeds aren’t really ‘weeds’ - they are just plants growing where you don’t want them too. In my monthly column in the August...

What a treat to enjoy Hampton Court flower show on press day this year. Apart from the obvious celebrity spotting (I can't pretend I...

Securing your garden and outbuildings such as sheds not only keeps bikes and other valuables safe but also prevents intruders from...

Locally grown, freshly picked, organic, beautiful British flowers! That's what British Flowers Week is all about. Celebrating cut flowers...

Ginger plants look so tropical and the edible roots are really quite funky looking as well! They can easily be grown in the UK adding...

Image Credit Choosing to spruce up or change your patio can drastically transform the look of your garden. But what is the best flooring...

Do you grow Cornflowers? They are so vibrant and exciting to see in the garden or on the allotment plot, I just love them! They are...

The theme for the UK mental health awareness week 2021 is nature! I love how much we are talking about the benefits of nature for...

It has been a dream of mine for so many years to write a book. A few years ago, I met with my agent to discuss some ideas and not long...

Freesia’s seem to have a bad reputation for being tricky to grow, but I have never found that to be the case at all. The fragrant Freesia...