Hello! This month’s blog approaches the need for flood resilient and weatherproof gardens. There is no denying that we’re experiencing weather extremes. In parts of UK,  plants now have to cope with temperatures as low as -20C and as high as +40C, the question is what do we do about it? Read on!

Hello! This month we unearth the mysteries of how to make compost & leaf mould and why some tulips disappear! Happy gardening!

Hello! Back in July I wrote about Plant Feed & Fertilisers and promised to continue the conversation with soil conditioners & mulches, not a very sexy topic unless you’re a freshly mulched plant, in which case, it’s the best of treats! and there’s plenty of planting for autumn colour.

Hello! The days are growing shorter, and I find myself scanning the garden for cheerful colour to brighten up our shortening hours of light. I’ve including a selection of long lasting blooms in this months blog, also some information about Box blight and box caterpillar and as always, things to do in October.

Just back from our holiday and there’s things to do in the potting shed!

This month we’re taking a look at plant feed and fertiliser, birth flowers and things to do in July

This month we take a look at the RHS report on boosting the potential of our gardens to combat environmental change. There’s a selection of evening scented plants and a ‘things to do ‘ in June task list.

Happy Gardening!

Would you like to water less and have plants that flourish in dry conditions? This months blog is all about gravel gardens, No-Mow May and your monthly to do tasks…Happy Gardening!

Those who know me will most likely agree that I love to plan! Spring is a great time to start preparations for the possibility of another dry summer, so let’s get prepared and have a quick look at drought resistant gardening.

New Year’s resolutions aren’t really my thing - the mere thought fills me with a sense of foreboding!  But during this season of short days and long evenings I’ve been reflecting about what I’d like to achieve in our garden over the months ahead, it’s a new garden for us, were getting to know each other and I’m having fun learning about what it contains, what it lacks and what it needs to create the beneficial habitat and aesthetic that

A big festive welcome! You’ve landed on my sparkly new Design Diary, also welcome to all who read The Bishopstone News, It’s a pleasure to be contributing to the re- launch of a beloved publication.!