Lovely photos and some views and ideas from my visit to the world famous garden at Great Dixter in Kent.
February 2017 in the cottage garden things were further on than they are today – daffodils were already out
Thinking about those wonderful gardeners, past and present, who have inspired us all to enjoy our outdoor spaces whatever the size.
On my new blog here is my personal view of a cottage garden style which I aim to create here in my North London city garden.
Wonderful hardy geraniums from Cranesbill Nursery
Hardy geraniums In my very first blog in 2016 I wrote about my love for wonderful hardy geraniums here They really are some of the…
Real flowers and artificial flowers – both fabulous
I've recently discovered some online artificial flowers from Alex James that I think are beautiful and look wonderful either on their own or mixed with…
How to introduce a new colour in a cottage garden
A new colour in early Spring Here's a way to introduce a new colour in a cottage garden in early Spring. Plants can't always provide…
How to use colour in the cottage garden style
How to have colour in the cottage garden style town garden without it being too much work for one person to manage. Well I would…
Daffodils in a small garden – tips on how to grow them.
If you have a small garden like a town garden and want to grow daffodils, here are my tips on how best to do it,…