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There is a particular stillness to the garden in winter. The borders have settled, the trees stand bare against the sky, and the bright colours of summer seem…
There is something rather special about a garden in winter. With the leaves fallen and the borders resting, familiar spaces take on a different character. The shapes of…
There is something rather satisfying about returning what we take from the garden back to the soil. The vegetable peelings from Sunday lunch, the remains of a bunch…
The faded remains of summer’s flowers have a purpose long after their colour has gone. Discover why leaving stems and seedheads standing through winter can make a remarkable…
Beneath the quiet winter garden, the soil is still very much alive. Discover why protecting it through the colder months is one of the simplest and most valuable…
There is something rather special about a camellia in flower. At a time when much of the garden is still finding its way out of winter, its glossy…
There is something rather lovely about bringing a little of the garden indoors during winter. When the days are short, the light is soft and much of the…
There is something particularly lovely about discovering flowers in the garden when the days are short and the weather has turned cold. The borders have quietened, the trees…
There is something rather special about finding flowers in the garden when winter still has a firm hold. The trees are bare, the borders have quietened, and the…
The Winter Wonder: Why Sarcococca Confusa Belongs in Your Garden Winter in the garden is often associated with dormancy. We tend to think of bare branches, frosty lawns,…