Autobiography of a Garden – a book review
First, I need to say that this book was written by a great and well loved friend. However, in spite of my obvious bias, I believe this is the book [...]
First, I need to say that this book was written by a great and well loved friend. However, in spite of my obvious bias, I believe this is the book [...]
We were wondering recently, prompted by Susan, about how to manage walking round the garden and simply enjoying it rather than noticing all the things which are wrong and the [...]
Flat planting at Trentham Gardens Flat Planting Well, I asked what else I could possibly offer which might help fellow garden makers and got this : Border design: [...]
One of the ways (there were many) I was initially stumped when I started turning two fields into a garden was how to make paths in it. It wasn’t [...]
It's a sombre time in the UK as most of you will be aware. Perhaps time for us gardeners to think about reflection in our gardens. Whatever various worthy people [...]
Knoll Gardens are in Dorset, England. So I know a good many Rant Readers will wonder if it's of any interest to them. I hope I can bring some interest [...]
We’ve had half an inch of rain and the land is rejoicing. (Yes, there is also flooding, as predicted) And it’s been possible to venture out into the garden today [...]
Well, here’s a rant. We are having a drought here in the UK, and unusually high temperatures. Three days of mega heat caused widespread panic – if we are to [...]
As I attempt to view the garden with a clear eye, I’ve found I need to consider decay, disorder and dereliction. It’s the nature of a garden and garden plants [...]
Contemplating thuggish plants. Recently a few of us, all members of the Hardy Plant Society Monmouthshire Group, got together over a good supper to enjoy each other’s company and to [...]