Plant of the month - 'Nerine Bowdenii' This month’s plant of the month is Nerine Bowdenii, alternatively known as the Guernsey Lily.It is an herbaceous bulb and grows up to around 450mm tall. The green leaves have beautiful large pink or white lily-like flowers in the late summer and autumn. Hardy nerine are...

What a waste! Edible fruit growing in our gardens and trends of ignorance towards utilising this commodityOn my travels as a commercial horticulturalist, I visit many clients’ gardens; it is not uncommon to see fruit trees, such as Cherry’s, Pear and Apples that are sometimes neglected, but nearly always bearing...

Plant of the month Cornus sanguinea – 'Midwinter Fire’This fiery stemmed dogwood is perfect for adding a splash of colour to your winter garden.The red stems look fantastic alongside evergreen shrubs and can grow up to 2 metres in height.  Not only does this plant brighten up your garden through the winter months, but...

Don't wait 'til Spring, give us a ring! We all love admiring beautiful neat gardens full of spring flowers, trees blossoming and colourful displays at every turn. This is usually due to the fruits of your labour, months ahead.To make sure you can enjoy your garden and the benefits it...

Plant of the month: Nerrin Bowdenii (Bowden Lilly) This pink Autumn flowering bulb is a terrific addition to a sunny border. Plant 150mm apart and bulbs should be slightly above the soil level to aid ripening. Mulching is advisable over winter. Why not try alongside Agapanthus?

The UK's living history surrounds us! I love going out in our great country to historic buildings, houses and cathedrals. While I am there I wander around and feel myself absorbed in the history and events of the past. To be honest you don’t always need a building to appreciate...