The Walled Garden at Mells
I once interviewed the new owner of an established, respected and very popular garden, who told me he was planning on closing the garden’s award-winning teashop. For a moment my … Read more
Veronica Peerless
The Judas tree
My favourite blossom is that of the Judas tree (Cercis siliquastrum)*. You don’t see it much in this country, although if you’re lucky enough to be in Paris at this … Read more
Through the garden gate!
A nice bit of communal planting at the back of some terraced houses.
Spring front garden
This lovely front garden will be further enhanced when the apple blossom comes out. I love the path that meanders to the front door.
Weekend inspiration: cherry blossom
I have a large wild cherry in my garden that was smothered in blackfly when I moved in last summer – and I mean smothered. It looked very sorry for … Read more
Garden progress
I confess I have made very little progress on my garden. All I’ve managed to do is prune the apple tree and grapevine and clear a giant raised bed that … Read more
The Glove Factory
The Glove Factory is a neat idea – flexible work studios for hire, plus a very nice cafe that’s open to the public, giving the place a buzzy feel. I … Read more