Who doesn't like a big bumper book of gardens? Well, me for one. And if you do too here's a fine portrait of 25 London gardens. 'Great Gardens of London' by Victoria Summerly was published by Frances Lincoln on 1st October. If you'd like the chance to win a copy, I'll tell you how to … Continue reading Win A Copy Of Great Gardens of London
Almost Wordless Wednesday: House Martins
I'd forgotten about some house martin photos I took in July at the Barrowburn Tea Room in Harbottle, Northumberland. This seems as good a time to use them as any - before summer slips away completely along with the swifts, swallows and martins. I've seen plenty of martins here in Sussex recently on their way … Continue reading Almost Wordless Wednesday: House Martins
Gardening Dangers
My recent post, Aconitum Anxiety, led me to think on the possible hazards I face at work - as any report of a gardener's sudden death is apt to do. Not that I worry too much about danger and mortality but it did remind me that I wilfully ignore some gardening safety advice. There is … Continue reading Gardening Dangers
Wordless Wednesday: Miscanthus transmorrisonensis
... at play.
Win A Copy Of Garden Design Solutions: Ideas for Outdoor Spaces
As summer wanders off, weary and a little distracted, you might want to curl up on the settee with a mug of tea, a large plate of biscuits and seek gardening inspiration for next year. And, coincidentally, that's where I can help. I'm giving away a book packed full of design, planning and planting ideas. … Continue reading Win A Copy Of Garden Design Solutions: Ideas for Outdoor Spaces
Aconitum Anxiety
I started growing aconitum after seeing it in a neighbour's border. I was nosing over the garden wall (a favourite past-time) and asked Mary about her tall plant with the striking flowers. She told me its common name, monkshood, and that she grew it as a substitute for delphiniums - which, after unrelenting slug slaughter, … Continue reading Aconitum Anxiety
Wordless Wednesday: Hornet
European hornet (Vespa crabro)
The Anxious Gardener 