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How to look after your Princettia® indoors and outdoors
As the days grow shorter and the air takes on a crisp chill, our gardens and indoor spaces can still blossom with vibrant colours, like those of the Princettia®, a new style of Poinsettia! These...
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The plant so white you’ll need sunglasses: Sempervivum ‘Arctic White’
Sempervivum is a succulent plant that comes in a rainbow palette of hues – but one shade that’s oft overlooked is white. I might be able to see why… if you’ve got access to all of those colours, why...
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As venus flytraps as mischievous as John Lewis says?
The venus flytrap, or Dionaea muscipula, is an incredibly unique carnivorous plant. It’s so iconic that it has inspired well known characters, such as Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors, and most...
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The ultimate 2023 Christmas gift guide for gardeners and plant lovers
For a gardener, there’s no better gift than the gifts of plants – but it’s not always possible to put their favourite bloom under the tree! If you’re after something plants or gardening related that...
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Geranium ‘Kelly-Anne’: The prettiest Anne you know?
As far as common summer blooms go, geraniums have to be amongst the prettiest and daintiest! But there’s one series – a sisterhood, if you will – that has caught the eye of many gardeners with its...
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Syringa ‘Little Rosie’: The epitome of ‘short and sweet’!
For a compact garden, lilacs (Syringa) are typically too colossal for comfort! Even most dwarf varieties grow to between four to six feet tall. However, the brand new Syringa ‘Little Rosie’ grows to a...
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WTF is deadheading?
Welcome to my WTF Gardening series, where I take common gardening terms and explain them for those who are new to the world of plants. Find the entire WTF Gardening series here. If you’re interested in...
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Caring for your houseplants when you go on a winter holiday
Concerned about leaving your indoor plants unattended during your holiday? Here’s some good news! Winter is an opportune time to travel, considering that most houseplants tend to have slower growth...
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Lavandula Bella Toscane: Get ready for a bloom boom
Lavandula Bella Toscane may be compact, but it packs a mighty punch in terms of blooming power. With large, dark purple flower panicles with the elegant flags typical for Lavandula stoechas, you’ll...
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9 heartfelt alternatives to roses for Valentine’s Day
Is your beau not the rose type? Roses may be the most popular flowers for Valentine’s Day (according to the British Florist Association, it’s estimated that 250 million stems of flowers are sold on...
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Chick Charms Giants: Collectible hens and chicks for the garden
I’ve written about the original Chick Charms here – but do you know about Chick Charms Giants? They’re practically indestructible, just like their namesake, but they can grow to the size of a gallon...
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WTF is hardening off?
Welcome to my WTF Gardening series, where I take common gardening terms and explain them for those who are new to the world of plants. Find the entire WTF Gardening series here. Thinking about growing...
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The ever-flowering Agapanthus Everpanthus Series
Agapanthus is a plant with a lot of pizazz, but my, they don’t last long! Most agapanthus flower for around six weeks, while some cultivars have been selected to bloom for 10 to 12 weeks. Everpanthus,...
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The rumble in the… garden: Papaver Red Rumble
I hope you’re not thinking this is just another red poppy – because it’s far from it! Poppies are an iconic bloom that we all recognise, whether for their links with Remembrance, or having spotted them...
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The no-fade Erysimum ‘Colour Vibe’
Pastel colours not your thing? The same could be said of Charles Carr, creator of Erysimum ‘Colour Vibe’, who selected the plant for its vibrant hues – amongst other qualities! How to grow Erysimum...
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The flouncy, flaming flowers of Geum ‘Orange Pumpkin’
Here’s a Geum you don’t see every day! Geum ‘Orange Pumpkin’ is certainly an eye catcher, with tangerine-toned double-flowered pom poms that form, unlike other Geums, on relatively short stems for a...
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A South American star for a changeable British summer
If you’re looking for a new plant to spice up the garden – perhaps something a little funky, a little colourful, and maybe something that has a bit of Latin flair – you should get to know Verbena...
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A breakthrough in cutting raised quality from seed
With today’s technology, mixed with horticultural expertise and a hearty dash of creativity, we’re fortunate to be experiencing a boom in breeding breakthroughs. One very recent breakthrough worth...
View ArticleThe low-riding Hydrangea ‘Groundbreaker’
Each year, the world of hydrangeas is always abuzz with new plant varieties – just take a look at RHS Chelsea’s Plant of the Year 2014 and 2018, and the runner up in 2023 (ALL hydrangeas!) – but every...
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A funky new highlight for a warm summer patio
Picture this: it’s a warm, sunny Saturday, and after a long afternoon tending to your garden, you’re satisfied with your hard work and decide it’s time for a restful evening spent enjoying the fruits...
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