by Funda Kemal | May 13, 2026 | Nature & wildlife, Plants, Trees & Flowers
March saw us wake up to the clocks going forward by an hour and the Spring Equinox, the point in the year when the hours of sunlight equal the hours of darkness just before we tip into the longer days and the promise of more sunlight and warmth. Our gardens signal... 
by Sarah Johnson | Dec 20, 2025 | Plants, Trees & Flowers
Roses have long been celebrated as one of the most beautiful and fragrant flowers in the world. Their timeless appeal spans cultures and centuries, symbolizing love, beauty, and elegance. I’m writing this blog in hopes I can encourage you to try a rose or two in your... 
by Funda Kemal | Oct 22, 2025 | Plants, Trees & Flowers
Autumn brings with it such change. Rain refreshes our gardens, air gets nippier coaxing cosy woollens out of storage, berries weigh down boughs in our shrubs and hedgerows and trees turn into fiery shades of ochre, umber and red before shedding their leaves into... 
by Kate Woodhead | Mar 24, 2025 | Plants, Trees & Flowers
Choosing a list of frequently overlooked plants was a significant challenge! There are so many to choose from, and where to start? A shortlist was devised and writing began. There are five different plants here which I think should be planted and enjoyed far more... 
by Kate Woodhead | Sep 27, 2024 | International, Nature & wildlife, Plants, Trees & Flowers
Costa Rica is a small country with enormous natural biodiversity which enables its visitors to enjoy lots of wildlife. What a place for a nature-based holiday! Waking to the noisy sound of howler monkeys in the trees is just one of the many special experiences we had.... 
by Kate Woodhead | Apr 2, 2024 | Plants, Trees & Flowers, Practical Gardening
As the days lengthen and the garden looks more inviting as it awakens, we tend to start with our visits to the garden centre. Indeed, many have been gearing up for our first visits for weeks as Easter weekend is for many, the chance to plan how to make the garden...