The popcorn plants on my allotment are (later than normal) finally flowering and I thought I’d…
Pot’s Growing On? Summer part two
After August’s overcast skies, in time for bank holiday weekend the sun is back for summer…
Exciting exotics at 24 Grove Park, Camberwell open on the NGS
We’re particularly spoilt for exciting gardens in South London with a lean toward the exotic as…
Shanks Pony Nursery in Vauxhall
One of my coolest finds in London has to be the discovery of Shanks Pony Nursery…
Make time for what you love
With work, gardening, friends and family, my life can quickly be filled with wonderful things but…
Allotment month 21: release the Dahlias! Black tomatoes, Zinnias, Brassicas and Pumpkins
You know that moment in sci-fi films when the warp drive or mega lazer is powering…
Box tree caterpillar plague in Clapham, London
It’s usually around this time of year, just as our good ship The Garden puts its…
Photo gallery: Malibu’s unexpectedly exquisite wild flowers
I had planned to write a more detailed article about Malibu’s national parks and wildlife. However,…
Our first NGS open day: a weather miracle, cake and allotment cut flowers
Opening our garden to the public to raise money for the National Garden Scheme (NGS) was…
Our NGS open day, this Sunday 1 – 5pm!
A quick reminder that we are opening our garden and flat, 2 Littlebury Road in Clapham,…