Gardening

It’s often said that combining plants is a form of art and creating artful arrangements of them is a big part of my work.

As we dust off the mower for another summer it’s a good time to take a closer look at the weeds spoiling the lawn, they might in fact be the founding plants of a potential meadow.

I like to leave everything alone through the majority of the winter so that the remaining top growth protects the crowns of the plants from the worst of the cold and over-wintering insects.

Lets make this the year to get out and active in the garden and enjoy being part of nature, especially when it looks like Narnia.

Buy plants and flowers from specialist nurseries and enjoy locally-sourced refreshments, and support the Red Cross in the process.

Hybrid hellebores are the highlight of my winter garden, unaffected by the worst winter weather their wonderful flowers have earned them the common name of Christmas rose.