March 29, 2022
For a new gardener with a blank canvas, shrubs are an important basis on which to build the structure of a garden. A shrub is defined as “a…
March 14, 2022
Already the signs of spring are here. Bulbs are blooming, buds are forming and welcoming spells of sunny days and warm weather are here…
February 14, 2022
Whatever the weather throws at us in February, be assured that The Royal Horticultural Society Garden at Wisley will always provide beauty…
January 16, 2022
We can now look forward to spring in the garden. Bulbs are beginning to show and even flower in early varieties, and there is a sense of…
November 16, 2021
After so many years selling flowers and plants at Christmas (nearly 50 years – I started young in the family business!) , I can hardly think…
November 01, 2021
It’s a simple message, but one which warrants repeating. Whatever your age or experience, gardening has a positive outlook on your health…
October 02, 2021
We have reached the autumn, the time to be tempted to plant spring-flowering bulbs. Although they are available in pots in the early months…
September 02, 2021
September is often a wonderfully warm and sunny month, and the first frosts usually don’t appear until well into October or beyond – let’s…
August 01, 2021
Every year brings different challenges to gardeners. This year our cold April and wet May have been followed by further sunshine, showers…
July 01, 2021
Into the brightest days of summer and gardens are full of colour and scent. Bedding plants are in full bloom, lavender and thyme are…
June 01, 2021
The cool spring we have just experienced led to a prolonged display of daffodils, tulips and bluebells. Unlike many softer plants, spring…
June 01, 2021
There are wonderfully colourful bedding plants suitable for all aspects of the garden. Generally, most prefer plenty of sunshine, but there…
May 01, 2021
It’s good to now be into the warmer months of spring. This year has seen poorer light levels and cooler temperatures than normal. Young…
May 01, 2021
Everything is growing in the spring garden We are now into May, so anything and everything should be growing madly in the garden. With the…
April 01, 2021
April is a time for buds, fresh foliage and masses of colour. The sense of rejuvenation in the garden is palpable. If you are a novice…