Andrewr's Blog archive

Can You Tell What It Is Yet?

With some plants, it’s obvious what they are from the moment they start to grow;...

The Paeony Border - Extending The Season

Several years ago, my neighbours planted a conifer hedge after the fence between...

Drought At Devonia

While some of you in the west have been struggling with more than your share of rain,...

Plants At Inverewe

You may remember I raved about the garden at Inverewe in my recent blog, ‘Gardens...

Gardens of the Far North

I’ve just had a few days away, visiting gardens in the far north of Scotland. Plants...

New Helper - It's A .....

Last week, I introduced you to my new garden helper and asked whether you thought...

When East Meets West

When two plants from the same family grow close together, cross-pollination may occur...

New Helper (advice please)

You might recall my selection of ‘helpers’ in the garden – Bruno and Barney the bears,...

Leonardslee - Going, Going...

A few weeks ago, it was reported that the garden of Leonardslee in Sussex had been...

NGS Garden Owner - Perks Of The Job

Once a year, in early March, our County Organiser has a get-together of garden owners....

Alpines - Then and Now

Last autumn, I built a new bed for my alpines. I thought you might like to see how...

Wow - I've Been There Again!

Two years ago, I was fortunate enough, as a volunteer fund raiser with the Red Cross,...