RHS Malvern Autumn Show 2019 Sadly it’s the last RHS show of the year but what a brilliant show to visit – there really is something for everyone! Set against the stunning backdrop of the Malvern Hills means the weather can be a mixture all in one day. The showground covers the size of […]
Gardening
Toyah Willcox and her beloved trees
I had the pleasure of chatting with Toyah Willcox the fabulous singer/songwriter. Her biggest hits include “It’s a Mystery”, “Thunder in the Mountains” and “I Want to Be Free”. We have a mutual love of gardening and so I asked her what her favourite flowers are and she told me all about her garden and […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 WOW the Chelsea Flower Show was fabulous! This year’s theme is definitely about back to nature with woodland style gardens and natural materials used on all the gardens. Colourwise there was lots of whites, lemons and pale colours with a few gardens having a strong dark purple and burgundy shades […]
RHS Malvern Spring Festival, Worcestershire 2019
RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2019 The opening day of the RHS Malvern Spring Festival was fantastic! As you would expect, the show gardens were my priority and they were all of an exceptionally high standard. Here’s an overview of my favourites; The Leaf Creative Garden: A Garden of Quiet Contemplation – Designed by Peter Dowle. […]
How to create a capsule collection of gardening tool essentials
Choosing your essential gardening tools: As there are many new homes currently being built, you may be new to gardening and overwhelmed with the choice of tools available at the DIY store. So to make the decision a bit easier, here are some top tips from my friends at Burgon & Ball on how to […]
Autumnal Asters – how to add colour to your garden borders
If your borders are lacking colour right now, then pop along to the Picton Garden at Colwall, Worcestershire for some inspiration and you will see some stunning Aster’s, commonly known as Michaelmas Daisies which are a vibrant edition for any garden. I met with owner Helen Picton to find out more about the home of […]
