Percy & Reed
This pot was spotted outside Will Young’s hairdresser, Percy & Reed, on Great Portland Street. Actually, I’m not sure if it qualifies as a winter pot at all. The snakeshead … Read more
winter interest
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
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
Victoria sunset
Victoria I wasn’t expecting to take any pics yesterday as the weather was pretty grim, but towards the end of the day there was a beautiful sunset. I found these … Read more
Ashley Gardens
I went to the RHS Halls in Victoria today for a preview of the London Orchid Show and to hear about what the RHS shows have in store this year. … Read more
Paris je t’aime part III
Forsythia hedges were providing streaks of yellow all over Paris this weekend. They were often paired with photinia hedges, currently sporting their red spring shoots. It’s not a combination you want … Read more
St David’s Day
I’ve got a confession to make: I don’t like daffodils. I know I should be pleased to see them after a long hard winter, and of course I am. But … Read more
Ale and arty
Plants that have been ravaged by the winter everywhere else appeared to be unscathed in Southwold this weekend – phormiums and astelias were still standing proud despite being reduced to … Read more
Green day 2
This posh terrace of houses really stood out this morning as their front gardens are so green. All of the gardens have a similar set-up – some bamboos, fatsias, choisyas … Read more