The story behind Blossom Trees First fabulous blossoms, then a full crown of leaves, and finally fruit in summer and autumn – fruit trees offer it […]
Blossom Trees: March Garden Plants of the Month
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Sleeping Beauties: January Garden Plants of the Month
The story behind Sleeping Beauties When the whole garden is still sleeping, dogwood (Cornus), Viburnum and redvein enkianthus (Enkiathus) with their attractive, sometimes coloured branches and eye-catching […]
January 2019: Kentia Palm Houseplant of the Month
The story of Kentia Palm Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) is a plant with a relatively small base from which slender stems grow upwards bearing soft, elegant green […]
Garden Plants of the Month February: Spring Surprises
Spring Surprises like hazel (Corylus avellana Concorta’), rock cress (Arabis), primula (Primula aucalis) and Aubrieta are perfect for those who can’t wait to bring their garden to […]
February 2019: Ferns Houseplants of the month
From bushy to stylised, and from dark green to silvery grey-green: ferns come in many forms with leaves that can also vary considerably. One has curls, the […]
Garden Plant of the Month December: Helleborus
Helleborus flowers in the middle of winter It’s always spectacular: a plant that blooms when most garden plants are hibernating. Helleborus (also known as the Christmas rose) […]
December 2018: Anthurium Houseplant of the Month
The story of Anthurium Anthurium is one of the most popular houseplants. Attractive to look at, easy to look after, and brings with it a real personality […]
Houseplant of the month November
The story of Rhipsalis Very unusual: Rhipsalis is actually a cactus, but without the spikes. This houseplant is a fast grower that hangs down in long messy […]
Garden Plant of the month November: Skimmia
Skimmia, the four seasons wonder This shrub (officially called Skimmia japonica) constantly manifests itself in new ways throughout the year. In November the plant displays the buds […]