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• Hollyhocks in Our Tree Pits

  

  Hollyhocks planted in our tree pits in our streets are looking glorious this year,and were inspired originally by Lindsey’s Hollyhocks in her front garden. Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Hampton Court Flower Show -Part 1

  

  I may have mentioned in earlier posts that I’ve developed a bit of a thing for the Rubus genus. I already grow raspberries (R. idaeus), Blackberries (R.... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Planet Lovage

  

  Last year I heard tell of beautiful flowers from parsnips and carrots, so I left some carrots in the ground and I’ve been monitoring their progress ever since. Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Front Garden Lettuces

  

  I’ve just got back from a trip to Sweden (blog post to follow on fabulous Swedish gardens), and was greeted by my lettuces which are now ready to supply many... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Hesperis Matronalis

  

  I think I sowed Hesperis matronalis (aka Sweet Rocket) a few years ago and now this chirpy biennial (or short-lived perennial) luckily self seeds in a wild... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• WC @ Vanguard Court (another Chelsea Fringe Winner!)

  

  Anna Rose Hughes’ converted toilet in Peckham is a master class in how to get the most out of a skinny space, where the width of most of the garden is not much... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Andrea’s Dog Show and the Inner Temple in Bloom

  

  I’ve been itching to write about Andrea Brunsendorf’s fabulous sculptural planting ever since I saw it at the weekend at the Inner Temple Garden’s Dog Show. Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Chelsea Fringe 2013

  

  The Chelsea Fringe has drawn to a close for this year, but there were over 200 events in London alone, and some very jolly horticulturally themed happenings... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Chelsea Flower Show 2013 (+ the Fringe!)

  

  For me ‘Best in Show’ this year was the ‘After the fire’ garden in the Fresh Gardens category. There have been discussions, kicked off by Christopher... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Chelsea Fringe 2013

  

  JHere’s a fantastic list of events that are happening every day this week as part of the Chelsea Fringe and one-off events happening over the next week too. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Wisteria in Chelsea

  

  I  popped down to the Chelsea Physic Garden recently to hear the marvellous Joy Larkcom talk about unusual veg. The talk was wonderful and inspiring (more... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Dividing Agapanthus and Tulips Update

  

  I have to admit that my dividing Agapanthus pics are none too visually thrilling, so I’m shamelessly throwing in an update of my gorgeous tulips at the same... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Vinca Major Var. Oxyloba at the Garden Museum

  

  I bought this lovely delicate star-shaped Vinca oxyloba at the Garden Museum‘s plant fair this weekend. It actually grows in their garden and this is from... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Tulipa Rai (and Others)

  

  This year I planned to have a lovely contrast of pink and purple tulips in my front garden. Blousey pink Tulipa Rai proved to be a big success with clients, so... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Lettuce Seedlings

  

  I love lettuces. Can never get enough of them. This year I was determined to get sowing nice and early and be eating my home-grown leaves by the end of May. Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Great Dixter

  

  Every time I go to Great Dixter, I learn something new. And I gain even more appreciation about what this fantastic garden and the ethos of its gardeners have t... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Mara Des Bois Strawberries

  

  Last year I experienced Mara des Bois strawberries for the first time (having planted them the summer before) and was so delighted with these fruits that I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Edible Garden Show

  

  It was love at first sight! We’ve been discussing getting a dog for ages, but now I’m thinking maybe we should get chickens instead. And possibly this German... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Salad Blue Potatoes

  

  Despite the name, Salad Blue potatoes are not great for salads as they’re a tad on the floury side and crumble when boiled. However, they do make great chips an... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Indoor Pea Shoots and Other Leaves to Eat Now.

  

  I started these pea shoots from dried (Marrow fat) peas just under two weeks ago indoors. I soaked them overnight first, and they germinated in a coolish room... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME