Through the Garden Gate
My blog features inspiration from gardens I visit as well as musings on my own garden and houseplants.
Stauntonia
Inspired by my neighbour, who has one in her garden, I planted a stauntonia at the back of the border last year. I was a bit disappointed with it – … Read more
Weekend inspiration: red climbing rose + Hydrangea petiolaris
Every year I admire this combination of a red rose and a Hydrangea petiolaris, along a fence in a front garden. Why grow one climber, when you can plant two?
Naomi’s rose
In an interview in the February issue of Gardens Illustrated, Edward Flint, head gardener at Tidebrook Manor and tutor on the Art and Craft of Gardening course at Great Dixter, … Read more
Weekend inspiration: water features
Like many people, I don’t have room for a pond in my garden. But I would love to get some water in somehow and had a long chat with Waterside … Read more
Chelsea 2016
They’re already calling the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016 a vintage year – and I’m inclined to agree. The show gardens were quite diverse compared to some years, and there … Read more
Learning to love daisies
I never thought I’d be that bothered about having a manicured lawn, but I’ve realised that I like a healthy sward and a crisp edge as much as the next … Read more
Spring awakening
I’m back! Sorry it’s been so long. I’ve been snowed under with freelance work, and I’ve been ill, and it’s been the longest winter ever. So much so that I … Read more
Plant theatre
On a day out at Greys Court last year, my Mum admired a plant theatre, filled with pansies and violas. In the gift shop, she picked up a leaflet that … Read more