Rare Plant Fairs set me a challenge
I was delighted to be asked to write something for the latest Rare Plant Fairs newsletter. It turned out to . . .
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A Lesson in Winter Gardening
Winter is often a neglected time in the gardening year but a tour of John Massey’s garden at Ashwood Nurseries . . .
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Celebration daffodil and expert talks start spring at Highgrove
A special daffodil and a feast of gardening talks will launch the new season at Highgrove. A new daffodil will . . .
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Flower shows herald the spring
Stop Press: The Orchid Show has now been cancelled due to the weather. The first horticultural shows are welcome sign . . .
Read moreCheering up Mondays #111
Iris reticulata ‘Painted Lady’ .
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Planning for the 2018 cutting garden
The weather may still be wintery but I’m already starting to think about summer and plan the 2018 cutting garden. . . .
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Cheering up Mondays #110
A blast of colour to start the week.
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The Garden House sparkles in the rain
The National Garden Scheme’s third Snowdrop Festival takes place this month. I’ve been out to see The Garden House, one . . .
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Review: Wild Mocktails and Healthy Cocktails by Lottie Muir
There’s always something appealing about a cocktail. Colourful, often beautifully dressed and served in a fancy glass, they shout fun . . .
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Cheering up Mondays #109
Aquilegia – frilly and pink for a Monday morning.
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