Why I’m sweet on woodruff
GINA PARKINSON has nothing but praise for a dainty plant that quietly goes about covering the soil in a shady spot.
Life is brimming in the ponds
GINA PARKINSON finds that sunshine and showers keeps the pond happy, especially those buttercups on steroids the Kingcups.
It’s not always about the sun...
Cool and shady spots can be as rewarding as a sunny south-facing garden, finds GINA PARKINSON
Admiring the fleeting beauty of white-flowering cherry
GINA PARKINSON admires the white-flowering cherry having its moment of fleeting beauty in the garden now.
Tulips made of the bright stuff
As the daffodils begin to drop, the tulips are waiting to have their turn in the spotlight, writes GINA PARKINSON.
Helebores - the pretty plants that pack the wow factor
GINA PARKINSON sings the praises of hellebores.
Pulmonaria - one of the stand-out plants of April
GINA PAKINSON believes that one of the stand-out plants of April is the pulmonaria, a beautiful spring plant that will gently spread itself around over the years.
Bamboo’s golden moment
After a spot of brutal digging and dividing some years ago, the bamboo screen is coming along nicely, writes GINA PARKINSON, with a favourite golden bamboo taking star position.
Give primulas pride of place
The arrival of primulas cheers GINA PARKINSON as she can’t resist these lovely flowers.
Snowdrops are a cheery sign of spring
GINA PARKINSON takes advantage of a fine spell to tidy up and to admire the first snowdrops of the year.
