AROUND THE TRAPS

The Butterfly Bush – Gaura

Many call them the butterfly bush. This is not so much for their ability to attract butterflies, but…

The Eternal Love Between a Single Foxglove and Seamungus

I well remember a day, quite long ago, working in a client’s large country garden whilst she hosted…

The Towering Flowers of Foxgloves

  Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) herald in the glorious days of spring and are a mandatory inclusion in my…

Echinacea – You can never ever, ever have enough

    Echinacea, you can never have enough of them, ever, ever, ever. Tis mid summer/early autumn and…

The Fantastic Flowers of Fritillarias and a Fantastic Friendship

Today I was given a fantastic gift from an equally fantastic friend, Richard. It so made my day,…

A Weekend with the Girls

The great success of the second annual New England Garden Festival has come and gone. The open gardens…

Surround Yourself with Exquisite Scents and Perfumes

  I’m afraid I’m beginning to lose it and lose it big time. I’m not talking about my…

the Hunger Games of Dahlia Flower Competitions

The districts agricultural flower show competitions are extremely competitive, even downright cutthroat. And the entry for dahlias is…

The Crazy and Confusing World of Lavenders

Lavender Angustifolia – English It is very difficult to write any new magical words and stunning superlatives in…

Hydrangeas – The Grand Dame of Summer Flowers

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