She follows me like a shadow in the garden, poking her nose (and tail) into whatever I’m doing. When she eventually kicks the bucket, I’m going to bury her in her favourite spot: underneath the catmint bush where she’s spent … Continue reading →

June is one of the busiest times in the garden, when the quiet beauty of springtime makes way for summer’s showy abundance. One of the best things about growing lots of your own blooms is that during the summer you … Continue reading →

Verbena bonariensis is one of my all-time favourite plants. Individually, it’s not the most showy or spectacular thing you’ll find in the garden (although its towering height is impressive), but it’s got a delicate, ethereal quality that I absolutely love. … Continue reading →

Dahlia tubers are unfortunate looking things. Shrivelled and deformed, they bear more of a resemblance to fossilised goats’ testicles or a bunch of salami than anything remotely horticultural. It’s only when the bulbs are in the ground that their inner beauty … Continue reading →