A Tiny Roof Garden
Last August we built a mini “roof garden” on one of our sheds. It faces west, towards the garden, but could also be positioned to face south or east. First, we made sure that the roof was sound. The old … Continue reading →
Jeremy Bartlett
Tree Tobacco, Nicotiana glauca
When we moved house we held a moving in party of sorts, a day in the garden when friends could drop by and see us. Several friends brought gifts, but the biggest and most impressive after two years is a … Continue reading →
Fox-and-cubs, Pilosella aurantiaca
Fox-and-Cubs (Pilosella aurantiaca) has started flowering at the end of our garden. It’s a cheery, cheeky sort of plant, which makes me smile when I see it. Also known as Orange Hawkweed, Fox-and-Cubs is a perennial which spreads both by … Continue reading →