Pippa Greenwood’s barrel greenhouse
I went on a photoshoot at Pippa Greenwood’s place last week. It was mind-numbingly cold with a biting wind but Pippa was very jolly and fed us cupcakes and pizza. … Read more
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John’s window boxes (again)
I featured John’s window boxes last summer when they were filled with orange geraniums and coleus. Here’s his winter version. The cyclamen and violas are pretty, but it’s the pale … Read more
Guess the shop…
This classy, rustic looking planter planted with tasteful wintry evergreens instantly caught my eye. I was intrigued to see what type of emporium it was standing outside. A cafe, or kitchen … Read more
Heather and cordyline
A heather and a cordyline aren’t two plants I’d think of putting together, but I think the combination works. I like the classy tall white pot, too. It’s one of … Read more
Winter pots
I stopped by to see Andrea Brunsendorf, head gardener at the Inner Temple Garden the other day. Her display of pots is amazing in spring and summer, and in … Read more
Winter blossom arch
Viburnum tinus ‘Bodnantense Dawn’ is one of my favourite plants – it flowers in the middle of winter and has the most fantastic scent that stops you in your tracks. … Read more
Isabella Street
I’d like to say that Isabella Street is one of London’s best-kept secrets, but it isn’t really. It’s just that I’ve only recently discovered it. I was initially drawn to … Read more
Jungle effect
My friends Tim and Alan have recently moved to Brighton, where they’ve bought a house that is identical to the one they lived in in London. The only differences are … Read more
Happy New Year
My loathing of fake plants is well documented on this blog, but I’ll make an exception for this wreath of artificial flowers. It’s distinctly un-Christmassy, un-seasonal and, goddamit, un-British. But … Read more