AROUND THE TRAPS
Garlic ain’t just any old garlic-there are two subspecies
Garlic is not just any old garlic. Many do not know there are two subspecies, Hard Neck and…
I am a Lupin Assassin
I am a Lupin assassin. Again and again, year after year, it is a long story of…
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…