Longstock Park Water Garden
‘I don’t think there’s much to see there,’ said the taxi driver when he dropped me off at Longstock Park Water Garden. That proved to be something of an … Read more
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Naomi’s garden (again)
Finsbury Park My friend Naomi is fast becoming something of a celebrity. She’s the current go-to person when any media outlet wants an interview on community gardening – not least … Read more
Ooh la la!
‘LET’S GET OUT OF HERE – THE PRICES ARE RIDICULOUS!!!’ cried Vicky after we’d been lured into Anthropologie by a nice dress in the window (price tag: £198). In that … Read more
The Inner Temple Garden
I didn’t get many pics of the Inner Temple Garden as it started to rain (hooray) but I did grab a few of the pots that flank some steps near … Read more
Hosepipe ban
Now here’s a sight many of us won’t be seeing for a while: a sprinkler gently watering a border. I took this pic at the Inner Temple Garden the other … Read more
The Idler Academy
There isn’t a plant, let alone a garden, in this pic, but rest assured that come 21st May, the Idler Academy will have a generous coating of chlorophyll. It’s going … Read more
Winter pots
Ever since I set myself the challenge of only featuring winter pots that don’t feature all the usual suspects such as ivy, skimmias, pansies, cyclamen and so on, output … Read more
Teasel heads
I loved these giant teasel heads in John Massey’s garden. They’re made of galvanised steel and were made by Neil Lossock at the Dragons Wood Forge in Herefordshire. He also … Read more
John Massey’s garden
I took a trip out of London last week to the much-loved and respected Ashwood Nurseries in Staffordshire. I was there to meet the owner, John Massey, who has a … Read more