Call Of The Wildflower by Michael McCoyA trip to the Canadian Rockies is primarily about that breath taking scenery, right? About peak after snow-capped peak, reflecting in mirrored surfaces of surreal turquoise lakes. In distant second place are the wild animals – the moose, the elk, and if you're really lucky, the br...
The Great Wall of China we all know, and the dingo fence, but what about the Great Hedge of India? This vast, botanical barrier once spanned a distance of more than 1500 miles. There was never mile on mile of perfect hedge, rather a hodge-podge of different species, interspersed with stone walls in barren places. Species used in...
Yellow is the most joyous colour of the spectrum. It lifts our spirits and adds a touch of clarity and vibrancy to any area in the garden, even on the dullest day. Pass from an area of green, grey or purple-leaved shrubs to a pool of golden foliage and flowers and we experience the same sudden cheering of spirit as when the sun ...
DahliasThere are fashions in flowers as there are in most things. I was thinking about the fashion highs and lows of the dahlia last weekend as I was digging tubers from one of our cutting garden beds. One entire plot is now devoted to dahlias, because there is simply no better cut flower, and we get flowers for such a long time...
Graham shares the love he has with conifers.I love conifers, always have, not only because of their permanency in the landscape, their diversity of colours and shapes but also, when chosen carefully, their hardiness. Unfortunately many gardeners aren't familiar with the charms of the conifer family. They are a comple...
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