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By loujnicholls Posted on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023

Top Ten Snowdrops!

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!

Categories: Plant profile, Reviews, UncategorizedTags: Favourite, Flowers, galanthus, Garden, Snowdrop, Top Ten
By loujnicholls Posted on February 7, 2023

Sowing the seeds…

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!

Categories: Review, UncategorizedTags: Dobies, Gifted, Greenman, products, Review, seeds, Unwins, Westland
By loujnicholls Posted on January 8, 2023

Be careful what you wish for…

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.

Categories: UncategorizedTags: Garden, gardening, work
By loujnicholls Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

Rose of the Year 2023 & Iford Manor

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.

Categories: Events, Garden visits, UncategorizedTags: Arts and Crafts, Design, designer, Garden, Harold Peto, Iford Manor, Rose, Rose of the Year, Roses, Secret Garden
By loujnicholls Posted on July 10, 2022July 9, 2022

Plant Profile – Delphinium

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

Categories: Plant profile, UncategorizedTags: Aconite, Delphinium, Flowers, Garden, Larkspur, PlantProfile, plants
By loujnicholls Posted on June 22, 2022

Plant Profile – Helenium

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

Categories: UncategorizedTags: Botany, Flowers, Garden, gardening, Helenium, Horticulture, PlantProfile, plants, Sneezeweed
By loujnicholls Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

Apple Pruning Workshops 2022

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

Categories: Events, UncategorizedTags: Apple, Columbine hall, How to, learning, Pruning apples, skills, workshop
By loujnicholls Posted on November 15, 2021August 15, 2021

Plant profile – Wisteria

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

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By loujnicholls Posted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021

Plant Profile – Agapanthus

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?

Categories: Plant profile, UncategorizedTags: plant, profile
By loujnicholls Posted on July 11, 2021

Return to Hampton Court

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!

Categories: Events, shows, UncategorizedTags: #RHSHamptonCourt, Garden, RHS, show, Show gardens
By loujnicholls Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021

Frolicking with the Freefolk!

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!

Categories: Events, Garden visits, UncategorizedTags: candide, Chelsea, Chelsea Flower Show, Hardys plants
By loujnicholls Posted on May 15, 2021

Chelsea 2021 – The virtual Chelsea!

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!

Categories: Events, UncategorizedTags: candide, Chelsea, Chelsea Flower Show, Flower, Hardys, Hardys plants, plants, RHS, show, Show Garden, virtual

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