Chelsea Flower Show 2023 – Show Gardens
The Chelsea Flower Show is almost done for another year, did you go? Do you think it feels different and if so, how?
Heres a few of my thoughts…
Tag: Garden
To the Manor born?
It’s about time I told you all about my new adventure
Im going back to my roots, quite literally, growing Organic fruit & vegetables, & beautiful Ornamentals in a walled garden, plus gently bringing an exciting Victorian parkland back to life
Welcome to Hampton Manor!
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!
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.
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.
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?
Louise Nicholls - Adventures in horticulture 