My Climate Change Garden

Anyone for Fruit salad?

16. April 2009

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According to the RHS, rising average night temperatures in March and April and more growing days a year are allowing gardeners to produce a number of varities such as kiwis, peaches, nectarines and lemons without the protection of glasshouses. We may not manage to achieve large crops in the UK’s unpredicatable climate, but, it is […]

Introduction to Architectural Plants

11. April 2009

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Architectural describes plants that will make a statement in your garden .They are impressive plants with big personalities and will inspire bold and ambitious planting. Many are evergreen providing year round interest and once established they are often easy to look after – always a bonus. They are ideal for planting with native species in […]

Forum for Architectural Plants

11. April 2009

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The Palm Centre in Ham, Surrey has a forum that you can use to find out more about these amazing plants . http://www.palmcentre.co.uk/Forum.aspx Everything from thinning bamboo to growing your own palm tree from seeds – fascinating reading!

Falling in love with exotics

10. April 2009

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English gardeners have been fascinated with exotics since the Victorian times. These unusual plants from far away places seem to have hypnotic qualities which makes exotic gardening extremely rewarding. What exactly is an exotic plant? To find out, read these enthusiastic words from Will Giles, the guru of exotic gardening : “In my view, for […]

Amazing Agapanthus

7. April 2009

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I have just spent a happy day re-potting my favourite Mediterranean plants – Agapanthus. I love these plants as they have wonderful large strap-like leaves from which enormous flower spikes emerge in a range of brilliant colours ranging from virgin white, peacock blue to a deep velevet mauve. With continual sunshine, Agapanthus can grow to […]