January 2026

Geums the resilient semi-evergreen stars of the garden

Geum plants, also known as Avens, are a classic feature in British cottage gardens. Gardeners value them for their ruffled flowers and dependable growth. These perennials are semi-evergreen; they usually keep a low rosette of fuzzy, lobed leaves through winter….

Growing a mixed cascading Schlumbergera hanging basket indoors

If you’re looking to create a living chandelier of vibrant blooms within your home, few houseplants do it better than the Schlumbergera family. Known affectionately in the UK as Christmas or Thanksgiving Cacti in the US, these forest-dwelling succulents are…