Gravetye Manor
If I had to describe Gravetye Manor in one word, it would be: dreamy. There’s something otherworldly about the place. In common with most grand houses (it’s now a hotel), … Read more
planting combinations
Weekend inspiration: Parsnips and poppies
Head gardener Andrea was quite chuffed with her combo here: bolted parsnips and ladybird poppies. I had to break it to her that Cleve West did something similar in his … Read more
Weekend inspiration: hostas, foxgloves and aquilegia
Here’s a lovely combo for a shady spot: hosta, foxglove and Aquilegia chrysantha ‘Lemon Queen’. More inspiration planting from the Inner Temple Garden.
Emma’s pots
Two years ago, my friend Vicky and I stumbled across Emma’s hairdressing emporium by way of the amazing pot display outside. We now both get our hair cut by Emma … Read more
Tom Stuart Smith’s garden
There’s a new entry to my notional and ever-changing list of Top Ten Gardens That I’ve Ever Visited: Tom Stuart Smith’s garden in Hertfordshire. It was open for the Yellow … Read more
Brixton Nights
Here’s one of the best gardens I’ve seen in a long time. It belongs to Deborah Nagan and Michael Johnson, and it was open during the Chelsea Fringe. Deborah and … Read more
Regents Park
This isn’t the first time that I’ve featured this little area behind my office. The silver birches are underplanted with hellebores, which flowered for months this year, and alliums. Last … Read more