Celebrate the ‘umble umbel!

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE

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

Meanderings we couldn’t fit into the issue, but which seemed terribly important at the time...

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week!

A late-flowering allium, as good in expectant bud as it is in bloom. Long scapes, stained purple, twist and turn as they ascend to flower. Mauve-purple droplets hover at about 30cm, making a fine comp

With the beach just a pebble’s throw away, this once-barren Suffolk garden is now a dreamy mix of relaxed, contemporary planting that thrives in the salt-laden winds