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.
Tag: Garden
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
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
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!
Jobs for January
What can be better than soaking up a bit of winter sun in your own back garden, here’s a few things to do in January. With handy links to “How to” on Wisteria and Apple pruning
Searching for Iris
Bearded Iris are superstars of our gardens, their elegant flowers have been gracing our borders for well over a century and luring us to try and extend their range of colours but what happens when you forget the name or inherit a beauty?
Here’s what I did…
May… I have your attention please?
With lockdown continuing for all of us take a moment to see our hard work at Ulting Wick courtesy of the NGS film crew, its the closest we can get to having you visit! Stay safe and continue looking after each other ❤
April showers or dry as a bone?
Catching up after my bout of the lurgy, Feeling anxious, growing veg and fighting a losing battle with clay soil. This is how my April is going, how about you?
What March brings!
A quick look at what we will be doing in the garden in March at Ulting Wick, weather permitting, and a few ideas for yourself at home. Sowing seeds, veg gardening and hoping for a bit more sunshine!
Warning plants want to kill you! Part 1 – the edible killers
Warning plants want to kill you! Part 1 – the edible killers
We often hear dire warnings of plants toxicity on the internet but how bad are they really?
Heres some fun facts on poisonous plants you can eat and survive!
STIHL FSA 130 brushcutter and AR 1000 backpack battery – Review
STIHL FSA 130 brushcutter and AR 1000 backpack battery – Review
Considering going battery? the cordless range from STIHL is worth looking at
Tools of quality from a trusted name
Ulting wick, a year in..
Ulting wick, a year in..
I’ve been at Ulting Wick just over a year now and I’m such a happy bunny! A quick update on whats happening here, Dahlias, roses, exotics and more
Louise Nicholls - Adventures in horticulture 