A Lavender Field Escape – A Good Summer Vibe
It was the end of summer and I found myself gazing at a lavender farm in the South East of…
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Sunshine and Sunflowers , The Colour and Wonder
The sight of sunflowers catching rainbow sunbeams through their petals is wonderfully uplifting. They seem to radiate light and colour…
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The Ankerwycke Yew – One of Britain’s Oldest Trees
Today, I want to take you on a journey back in time to a place steeped in history and mystery….
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The Enduring Allure of Lilacs: A Journey Through Scent, History, and the Garden
There are certain scents that act as keys, unlocking doors to rooms in our memory we’d long forgotten. For me,…
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Wild Daffodils: Spotting the Real Herald of Spring
If you ask a child to draw spring, they will almost certainly reach for the bright yellow crayon. They will…
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The Gentle Giants of East London – Hollyhocks
At this time of year the cracks and gaps that make Hackney, East London, feel beautifully wild are host to…
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The Enduring Symbolism of the Poppy: From Flanders Fields to Your Garden
Few flowers can stir the soul quite like the poppy. With its paper-thin petals and vibrant, cheerful blooms, a field…
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Magical Bluebell Woods: The Scent of the British Spring
There is no sight in the British countryside quite like a bluebell wood in full bloom. It is a sensory…
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The Wonder Of Weeds!
Weeds are a common enemy to many gardeners, and despite brutal attempts to eradicate them, somehow they manage to survive….
