It’s that time of year… Summer’s fruit and vegetables are just a memory and even the display of autumn leaves is coming to an end. But there’s one seasonal treat that makes November worth waiting for: the Medlar, Mespilus germanica. … Continue reading →
One of the most spectacular plants in Grapes Hill Community Garden at the moment is Monarda “Cambridge Scarlet”. This is a hardy perennial with scented foliage and spectacular scarlet flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. It grows about 90cm tall … Continue reading →
One of my favourite roses is Rosa Mundi, Rosa gallica ‘Versicolor’, a delightful old shrub rose with striped pink flowers. I first grew it in my childhood garden in Scotland and we planted a specimen in Grapes Hill Community Garden … Continue reading →