A Judas tree
You don’t see Judas trees much in this country, so I always like to stop and admire one when I see one – this one was in Bradford on Avon … Read more
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Kentucky coffee tree
This is Gymnocladus dioicus, the Kentucky coffeetree. There’s a line of them at the Piet Oudolf garden at the Hauser + Wirth Gallery in Somerset. Apparently they come into leaf … Read more
Weekend inspiration: magnolia
I love this front garden. It has a simple box parterre and a magnolia tree, which has such as beautiful form that it looks lovely even when not in flower. … Read more
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
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
Early blossom
In a month or so’s time, blossom will be everywhere. But on a brisk March Sunday, in a row of trees that were entirely bare, this really stood out. I … Read more
The South Bank
I’m walking up and down the South Bank a lot these days and it never fails to impress. Aside from the culture, restaurants and views it’s got loads of thoughtfully … Read more