First of all I must say that I think trends and gardens don’t really go together and I hope no one makes decisions based on a trend report. Still, it is quite fun to think about the direction things are…
About pruning roses
Here I am enjoying one of the best moments of the gardening year – that first flush of flowers on the roses. It’s almost too much for the senses when suddenly all the buds open and you find yourself in…
Make your own bird feeders
The other day I decided to make my own bird feeders and it turned out to be the perfect lockdown project – it kept me busy for an entire evening and now that they are hanging up in our apple…
JANUARY – this month’s gardening jobs
It’s a new year, January is decidedly dreary so far and we know we are all going to be spending all of our time at home for the rest of the winter. Luckily there are quite a lot of gardening…
The smell of Christmas – alternatives to scented candles
Scent is so important to create that super cosy Christmas vibe. I love a gorgeous candle and am always thrilled to receive one as a gift, but there are other ways to achieve a homely, warm fragrance of citrus and…
NOVEMBER – this month’s gardening jobs
We are already some way into November – how did that happen? I think I imagined that things would slow down by now on the gardening front but actually my to do list is really long and I feel like…
What I know about tulips
There is nothing I get more questions about than tulips. I did a Q&A all about tulips on Instagram and was asked some great questions so I thought it would be a good idea to answer them here on the…
OCTOBER – this month’s gardening jobs
The season is coming to an end but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do in the garden. In fact it is quite a busy time of year as you can start planning and preparing for next year – exciting!…
Our visit to Cerney House Gardens
The other week we spent a glorious sunny weekend in the Cotswolds – English summer at its best. On the way back home to London we made a stop at Cerney House Gardens, a lovely hidden gem of a place….
Three things on my mind – Romantic Nostalgia
Instead of endlessly browsing Netflix for something decent to watch in the evening, we have been taking the opportunity to revisit a bunch of favourite films. I am not interested in seeing anything remotely challenging at the moment, it seems…
Time for Roses
The unseasonably hot weather has returned and with that, the first few roses have opened in the garden. So I guess we can say that it is summer now? 20 degrees plus forecast for the next ten days and no…
SUNNY SUNDAY WALK
On Sunday I left the house on my own for the first time in 7 weeks. I went for a really long walk and wow, how nice it was to be alone with my thoughts and not be responsible for…
