5 excellent Crocosmia varieties to grow in your garden for a range of colours.

A more complete thought on the value and risks of plant roots.

Looking out of my office window I have had the long, new stems of a white-flowered Buddleja davidii that I bred a few years ago whip backwar

Thinking about temperature change affecting plant growth and the tendrils of Cobaea scandens.

A simple explanation on how Bi-specific and Bi-generic hybrids are created and how to read and write them.

Alternative Plant of the Moment - End February 2020 - Here is excellent alternative plant choice for late February through to March.

Top 5 Tender Climbing Plants to Grow from Seed for Temperate Gardens. UK.

The wonderful bulb of Gagea lutea, the Yellow Star of Bethlehem. A fantastic plant we should see and grow more often.

A guide to Variegated Climbing Plants suitable for growing in the UK.

Alternative Plant of the Moment for Late January 2020 - Leucothoe 'Carinella'

A short article encouraging membership of Plant Heritage

A grumpy assessment of the name change to Common Rosemary.

Obituary for veteran Garden Designer John Brookes

A review of my experiences growing Anisodontea 'El Rayo'

Thoughts on the issues affecting Ash (Fraxinus sp.)

The weather in March can be highly unpredictable and horticulturally troublesome

Riotous Spring Colour is the way to go to kick of Winter blues!

Thoughtful design based on conceptual thinking.

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