by Sarah Johnson | Dec 28, 2018 | Christmas, Garden Inspiration, Plants
I’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 things generally!... 
by Sarah Johnson | May 26, 2018 | flowers, Garden Inspiration
Do you like to tulips? Not that bothered? Ah, but do you like colour? If colour – rich, vibrant colour and lots of it – is your thing, then Keukenhof gardens near Amsterdam should be on your bucket list. I was lucky enough to visit Keukenhof a couple of weekends ago.... 
by Annabel Bridge | Dec 13, 2017 | flowers
There is a Chinese proverb: The world is a rose, smell it and pass it to your friends. Flowers over the centuries have been a source of inspiration and enchantment. Like all living organisms they have their secrets, not only for survival but also with their... 
by Annabel Bridge | Nov 12, 2017 | flowers
If you’ve never grown dahlias before and want to give it a try, watch out, it’s addictive. But what a brilliant addiction! The plant was named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, who lived in the mid-1700’s, although it is originally from Mexico. It is the... 
by Annabel Bridge | Sep 22, 2016 | flowers
As garden designers we are always on the lookout for new ideas, design and products. If you find something very unusual you can base an entire garden design around it, plants to complement and shapes created to help discovery. Whether your garden is large or small,...