Category Archives: Plants

Spring has finally arrived and we can all start to enjoy the first flowers. These snowdrops are from one of our gardens in Ramsden where tens of thousands of snowdrops have developed into a spectacular display. This part of the … Continue reading →

There is still time to plant tulips for next year.  I think that they work best in pots and two of my favourites are Mount Tacoma and Queen of the Night.  Plant at a depth of 15cm or 6in and … Continue reading →

October is a wonderful month for flowering grasses such as Miscanthus and Pennisetum and for late-flowering perennials such as Asters and Aconites. Fabulous colour can now be seen on the hawthorns and June-berry.