Isobel6 hours ago1 minIt's not too late . . .If you haven't already, it's not too late to sow your sweet peas this week. You should have rich, fragrant blooms by the start of summer...
IsobelDec 10, 20201 minEnd of the SeasonPlanting up the final garden till Christma - no more until the Spring. Tiny space on a new build, the client wanted instant impact!
IsobelNov 16, 20201 minDown to EarthDo you know the ph of your soil? When choosing plants for your garden, you need to know whether the soil is acid, neutral or alkaline, a...
IsobelNov 2, 20201 minWinter HavenCreate a haven for wildlife in your garden this November. It can be quite simple - no need to buy bug hotels or construct bamboo bee hou...
IsobelOct 26, 20201 minAutumn ChoresAutumn has rolled around again and its time tog et on top of garden chores before winter properly sets in. Rake up the fallen leaves fro...
IsobelSep 23, 20201 minBack at the Drawing BoardLots of new projects have started this month so I'm busy at the drawing board developing ideas.
IsobelSep 7, 20201 minBulb busyIt’s all about bulbs this month in the garden. Time to start planting your spring flowering bulbs, the last chance to plant bulbs to flow...
IsobelSep 4, 20201 minAn Oasis for Plant LoversAt last a Garden Fair to go to!! I can’t wait to get my plant fix at The Malvern Plant & Garden Fair, 12th -13th September 202 at the Thr...
IsobelAug 17, 20201 minSaving SeedsFlowering annuals are setting seed in my garden – it’s an ideal time to save some money by collecting and storing seed of your favourites...
IsobelAug 10, 20201 minGardening Help OnlineGardening has become the new craze during lockdown - many of us starting out gardening for the first time. The RHS has a helpful tool for...
IsobelAug 3, 20201 minPlanning AheadIf you want to get a head start on next year its time to start sowing seeds again. Spring flowering bulbs provide great colour, scent an...
IsobelJul 14, 20201 minMarlborough LivingI spent a lovely hour a few weeks ago talking to the people at Marlborough Living magazine about gardening & garden design. If you've go...
IsobelJul 6, 20201 minMissing the RHSI would have been looking forward to visiting RHS Hampton Court Garden Show next week but sadly it has been cancelled, along with all the...
IsobelJun 30, 20201 minFeed the SoulLast year I sowed Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) but was too late in the season to achieve flowering in the first year. However, this variet...
IsobelJun 22, 20201 minLittle Magical OneMy love for Lady’s Mantle, the alchemists herb, knows no bounds. It is coming into its prime right now and reminds just how much I rely o...
IsobelJun 15, 20201 minSpring CleanIt is time to give the garden a bit of a tidy after the spring - keep on top of the weeds as they will quickly take over. Perennials suc...
IsobelJun 9, 20201 minBack on SiteWork finally commenced on site last week following a brief delay due to Covid-19. With appropriate distancing measures in place and PPE ...
IsobelJun 2, 20201 minA Good Year for the RosesRoses are now in full swing – my garden is full of blooms. I was never fan, finding the whole pruning thing a bit of a chore, but they pr...
IsobelMay 26, 20201 minFoxy FoxglovesThe foxgloves in my garden are looking fabulous. After a few years of perseverance, I have now got Digitalis self-seeding freely from an ...