Sambucus

WE’VE all done it – we’ve picked up a plant somewhere because we liked the look of it, and then lived to regret it. Perhaps it’s turned out to be a thug, taking over a border, or it’s a prolific self-

Sea Thrift is a native perennial of England and is at its peak during June, where it can be seen covering coastlines in a hazy pink wash of colour. Also known as Cliff Clover, it can be seen from spri

Are you hankering after a beautiful garden that is full of diversity but also one that isn’t a burden? If so, bombproof plants are the answer. These hard-working and reliable specimens will create a g

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

Spectacular, intriguing and rather bizarre, Sarracenia is a group of plants that defies expectation. Their bold and colourful trumpets look exotic, even alien, yet they are resoundingly earthbound, an

As summer arrives, salvias begin to shine bright. Gently trembling with the attention of bees, it’s hard not to notice their brilliant colourful flowers that often continue for months at a time. When