Diary of the head gardener

The garden has given me much joy this year, though it’s not been without its challenges! Especially the weather, with so little rain for long periods. But those two months of drought made little impac

SEPTEMBER is not traditionally a month when the garden reaches its peak, but when we experience longer, warmer summers, it’s entirely possible. Some growers have conditions which suit late summer flow

This beautifully designed garden is a wild and wonderful riot of fiery late-summer plants

There’s still so much to do and enjoy outside right now

I love the autumnal colours of October, but it’s a busy month as my, my brother’s and one of my nieces’ birthdays are in this month. It can, therefore, be an expensive month, which is why I love to gi

Herb growing is a very enjoyable aspect of gardening for many of us, so if you have a herb garden, why not consider expanding your herb collection? Or if you haven’t started yet, now is the time! For