A hand-picked selection of scented evergreen climbers for your trelis.
Winter Nasturtiums!
Shock, Horror! Nasturtiums braving winter nights and putting on plenty of green and colour in Dawlish! Can this be global warming?
Gall Mite Resistant Fuchsias
Fuchsias are under attack! Gall Mite is now in the UK and wiping out our prized blooms. Varieties that are resistant to Gall Mite.
Hardy Cyclamen for winter colour
If you are looking for something unusual, easy to grow, hardy and will guarantee colour during the winter months, then look no further than the humble Cyclamen.
Busy Lizzie ‘Divine’ – disease resistant
Introducing Impatiens Busy Lizzie Divine – far less susceptible to the devastating downy mildew disease, and will look great in any border, or pot.
Nasturtiums for hanging baskets
If you love Nasturtiums and hanging baskets, then you are really going to like this new variety nasturtium that looks great in any hanging basket display.
Problems with Busy Lizzies
Is this the end of the road for the ever lovely Busy Lizzie (impatiens walleriana)? May be it’s time to make way for the New Guinea Impatiens.
Variegated Weigela Plants
There are few garden shrubs and plants that put on a display quite as stunning at Weigelia. Variegated foliage and masses of foxglove flowers in shades from red to white.
Top tips to avoid potato blight organically
Potato blight is a nasty fungal disease that can devastate a crop, turning potatoes into black mush unless quick treatment. Control infection organically.
Mildew Resistant Courgettes
Courgette can take a real hammering from powdery mildew. Here are a few resistant varieties and methods for minimising infection.
Cast Iron Gardenware
I make a preference to cast iron gardenware when ever possible – if it was good enough for the Victorians, it’s good enough for me!
Narcissus – Pretty in Pink
If you are after something different in your garden this year, then try the ever popular Narcissus – Pretty in Pink.
Make your own hypertufa stone trough
Making your own hypertufa stone effect trough couldn’t be easier. The effects are truly stunning and very cheap to make.
Hardy Orchids
Have you ever dreamt of having your own collection of orchids within your own back garden? Here are a few hardy varieties that will prosper in the UK
Hydrangea arborescens – Incrediball
The hugest flowers I have ever seen on a Hydrangea! The Hydrangea arborescens ‘Incrediball’ is a sight to be seen.
Plants for a cottage garden
Get the most out of your outdoor space and cram in your favourite flowering plants to create your own cottage garden.
Vegetables to grow in containers
As our gardens shrink, it’s a good idea to start growing our vegetables in containers. There are many benefits to this method of gardening.
Buddleja – Flower Power
Presenting an amasing multicoloured Buddlejah – flower power! Attract butterflies to your garden this summer.
It’s all happening in the Middleton’s garden!
So much has been going on lately in the Middleton’s garden in Dawlish, Devon. Getting ready for summer!