As Chief (some might say 'only') Grower in the food garden here, I enjoy an opportunity to see what other people are up to, so...

Rhododendron, Hellebore, Magnolia stellata, Primula 'Iris Mainwaring', Skimmia, bee on comfrey. Last weekend I had to retu...

Gardening is a such an education,  isn't it?  I've been fascinated by bulbous growths erupting from the middle of the rhubarb p...

We've definitely been spoiled this past week - a bank holiday and  good weather. The British climate can sometimes spring us a nice ...

Goodness, my son eats a lot! I'm sure that won't surprise mothers of teenage boys or young men still living at home but, while m...

… said the actress to the Bishop.  Seriously though, the last few weeks have been less than productive. After my recent major headache, and ...

Can anyone help me identify this plant?  I went for a wander in the Regency Garden near to my parents' house on the south coast last ...