Parkhead Gardens Perth
For years I’d been telling Maddy that I’d visit her garden – Parkhead Gardens,Perth. Every year it would go on my ‘to do list’ …but it never happened. Moreover it’s not as if it was on the other side of … Continued
For years I’d been telling Maddy that I’d visit her garden – Parkhead Gardens,Perth. Every year it would go on my ‘to do list’ …but it never happened. Moreover it’s not as if it was on the other side of … Continued
Growing Candelabra Primroses is so easy! Primulas were once just flowers that I associated with late winter / early spring. When I was growing up primroses and polyanthus grew prolifically in my granddad’s garden. They were one of the first flowers I grew … Continued
Do you Grow Pollinator Friendly Plants? Limnanthes douglasii – Poached Egg plants are the very best hardy annuals for encouraging beneficial insects into your garden. Indeed Bob Flowerdew has probably provided the greatest PR campaign for this little plant alone! On my bookshelf I’ve quite of … Continued
There’s a ferocious looking little insect in my garden called the bee-fly – Bombylius major. Seriously they really do strike a touch of fear in you the very first time you encounter them. They look so intimidating with their large proboscis that … Continued
Why not dress your garden with a little black this year? Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Diablo’ is the perfect choice! All of us ladies have a timeless little black dress in our wardrobe; it’s versatile and perfect for so many occasions; there’s always a style to flatter no matter … Continued