Louise Nicholls – Adventures in horticulture
"The love of gardening is a seed once sown never dies" – Gertrude Jekyll
I guess this post kind of comes under the review title? My Top Ten Galanthus, or Snowdrops, is an impossible ask given that I have over a 100 different varieties. I try to pick ones that I can identify easily and here ive included the best of those!
Ahead of this years Garden Press Event I’ve taken the opportunity to finally use some of the products I was gifted last year, better late than never! I have seeds from Unwins & products from Westland & Greenman with a few links included!
I also have burning questions!
I’ve been considering writing this now for years and honestly I haven’t said half of what I could but I do think we need to protect vulnerable people more before we push them into a career in Horticulture, and I say that with a heavy heart.
A visit to the iconic Secret Garden of Iford Manor for the exciting unveiling of Rose of the Year 2023!
Iford is a fabulous example of an Arts and Crafts garden designed by Harold Peto.
The fantastic towering spires of Delphiniums in their intense colours are the epitome of regal summer to me. These elegant plants are so easy to grow too! Lets have a look at them and their close relatives
To bring back my writing mojo I’m going to look at a few inspiring plants and here’s the first.
Helenium speaks to me of summer days and its the perfect opportunity to add one to your garden
I’m delighted to announce we are starting our Apple Pruning Workshops again, with a selection of dates for 2022 at Columbine Hall.
So come and learn a new skill or brush up your old ones with us
Thinking about adding one of these fabulous climbers to your life but not sure which one? Here’s some pointers to help you choose! Named after Caspar Wistar, the North American … Continue reading Plant profile – Wisteria
The African lilly is the Jewel of the July and August garden, Agapanthus come in all sizes, but how do you know which one would be best for you?
I never thought that the view of RHS Hampton Court Flower Show would make me cry tears of joy, but standing once more looking at the view of the Long Water was a special moment
Welcome back to the show gardens!
I mentioned in my last post about Hardys Chelsea stand and their involvement with Candides Festival of Flowers, well I zoomed down to see it for myself!
Its a virtual world for Chelsea for the second year running and if you, like me, are hanging out for your flower fix here’s how to access it!
Also brag alert, the header photo was a garden I helped build back in 2007!
Louise Nicholls - Adventures in horticulture 