by Sarah Johnson | Jun 8, 2019 | Plants
The glorious Peak district hills of Derbyshire make a fitting setting for a grand house like Chatsworth. And what an amazing location for an RHS Flower Show. On Wednesday I set out to examine the best and the rest on the first day of the 2019 show. Show garden... 
by Sarah Johnson | Mar 15, 2019 | Wildlife
Insect mass extinctionWe are in the midst of a major alarm at the drop in insects’ numbers, with headlines saying we face the extinction of all insect life within decades. That’s serious stuff, let’s not kid ourselves here no insects = no us.Estimates vary but most... 
by Sarah Johnson | Jan 30, 2019 | Garden Inspiration, Gardens
It’s a funny thing but I’ve noticed that, when I ask new clients about their favourite colours for the garden, green is hardly ever mentioned. I suppose it’s because we take it for granted that a garden always involves green. Green is seen as the backdrop, the first... 
by Sarah Johnson | Dec 28, 2018 | Garden Inspiration
Star of WonderI’m a bit of a star gazer. I love looking out across a clear night sky, somewhere deep in the countryside so there’s no light pollution. Given the season, I thought it might be interesting to talk in this blog about stars, starry plants and starry... 
by Sarah Johnson | Jul 17, 2018 | Garden Inspiration, Gardens
The Cottage Garden. We all picture one the moment those words are uttered. A blissful froth of beautiful, informal bounty. Delphiniums and lupins nod in front of an ancient wall smothered with clematis and roses. Higher up the Wisteria hangs its glorious plumes.... 