The Bamboo Uprooting Movement
That’s it – I’m officially launching the BUM. I’m still nursing my wounds after having to deal with a client’s …
Previous articles
How to make a coldframe #4
Time to get back to my coldframe construction – it’s been put on the back burner a little since all …
Novelty value
I found out what my mystery honeysuckle is today! I eventually got around to taking a sample over to Wisley’s …
Beauty in unexpected places #2
This lichen was clinging to an ancient apple tree on the Trevarno Estate in Cornwall (yes, I’m aware that I’ve …
So, then, that was May…
May is a write-off for me every single year. I always seem to leave normal life somewhere about mid-spring, and …
Magnolias at Kew
Yes, I know it’s long past magnolia season but I thought I’d just recall for everyone just how lovely these …
Drawing conclusions
I’ve spent a lot of time drawing lately. Last night I was drawing an onion. The other day it was …
Beauty in unexpected places
This was the scene a few weeks ago at a road junction where I live. It’s the most unpromising place …
Scary gardening
I got called a scary gardener the other day. That was by a client of mine when she saw what …
Plant of the month – April
Amelanchier canadensis Snowy mespilus Actually this picture was taken a couple of weeks ago, and the blossom has finished since, …
Sally Nex 