ARTICLES

Rewilding the English Garden

Rewilding the English garden is not about abandoning control, but restoring balance — allowing space for wildflowers, pollinators, and wildlife, and recognising the quiet power of millions of indiv...

The Traditional Garden Obelisk: Sweet Peas and Structure in the English Garden

Structure has always played a quiet but essential role in the English garden. Explore how traditional garden obelisks support sweet peas and other climbing plants, bringing height, elegance, and fr...

Top 10 tips for conscious gardening

"Composting is easy, and it’s a great way to reduce your carbon footprint while improving your soil"

Jackie's environmental blog – have you heard about citizen science?

"With the decline in our natural world and 1 in 6 UK species under threat, scientists are struggling to monitor it all. That’s where citizen science comes in, allowing the public to help keep the d...

Bringing birds to your garden

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the sort of person who wanted to save the Amazon rainforest or protect the polar bears. I’ve always had a love for nature and all the wonderful beauty it p...

The humble woodlouse

"with their armour-like exoskeletons and charming way of curling up into a ball when disturbed, woodlice are a delight to watch and are sure to bring a smile to any gardener’s face"

Sweet peas – an English country garden favourite

"When it comes to planting, sweet peas are not particularly fussy. They prefer well-drained soil that’s been enriched with compost or well-rotted manure"