Prairie beauties

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE

Now’s the time to add some summer stars for a burst of colour

Delicate will-o’-the-wisp plants not only look great, they offset sturdier plants so well too

Lavender is one of those plants that evokes memories, just to squeeze its automatic leaves is to be transported in time. Mediterranean holidays, granny’s perfume, childhood gardens or an aromatherapy

A major part of my gardening joy is visual, and as my knowledge and observational powers have improved over decades of gardening, so has my love of experimenting with colour schemes. When I first came