We have a “Blue Spirea” (Caryopteris x Clandonensis) as well as a white Spirea in the garden. The white is “Spiral x Arguta” and is also known as “Foam of …

The people who lived in the house before us had planted Bergenias (affectionately known as “Elephant Ears”) in the border by the house in the front garden. The soil here …

This tub of somewhat innocently named, Tulip “Red Riding Hood”, looks anything but. Strange leaves streaked with red like some kind of carnivorous thing. I’m sure that I’m subconsciously steering …

In the last week or so, I can definitely feel spring in the air. Although we now have flowers throughout the whole year, the garden looks best in spring – …

I am very excited at the moment because yesterday was the first day that I took a good close look at the wisteria – one of my favourite plants – …

I’ve been gardening for a while and I’m really into my plants. There are some that I like, some that I don’t, some that I want to fill my garden …

I have three Clematis plants in the garden: Clematis Something Clematis Miss. Bateman Clematis Something Else Clematis Something is dead, I bought it small, planted it in a shady spot, …

I always hear “uh oh” every time I suddenly stop and announce, “I’ve decided”. Well, “I’ve decided” on a couple of things for the garden this coming year: I will …