Weekend inspiration: crocuses at Great Dixter
I thought I’d done quite well with my bulbs in pots this year, but after a visit to Great Dixter I’ve realised I should have planted loads more, in … Read more
Great Dixter
Weekend inspiration: the compost heap at Great Dixter
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Winter aconites
I spotted these winter aconites in the grounds of Cheltenham College yesterday, and made a mental note to plant some soon, so that I have something to look at next … Read more
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
Great Dixter part II
When I was fairly new to this gardening lark, I went to a Gardens Illustrated talk about Great Dixter during Chelsea week. Christopher Lloyd and Fergus Garrett showed slides on … Read more
Great Dixter part I
If you read a lot of gardening blogs, you may have noticed that there’s been a flurry of posts on Great Dixter recently. That’s because the garden invited bloggers to … Read more
Inner Temple Garden
If you’re feeling glum because the days are shortening, the temperatures are falling and everything is dying back, take yourself to the Inner Temple Garden without further ado. The High Border … Read more
Warren Street part 2
As my friend Steven and I walked along Warren Street to London’s cheapest pub (we are so classy) we passed the building on Warren Street that I’ve featured several times … Read more
Naomi’s garden
Last Sunday, my friend Naomi had an impromptu lunch party. It was still going strong at 6.30pm, when her garden was bathed in some lovely dappled shade. The garden is … Read more