Erythronium tuolumnense ‘pagoda’

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE

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

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

Scented foliage and the hum of enraptured bees awaken the senses in a garden where monardas, with their shaggy blooms, are the stars

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton, horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley

A focus on leaves is an easy path to a stylish garden