October 2024

Woodland-edge themed autumn corner

This small woodland-planted corner of the garden is my favourite spot right now with the colourful foliage, autumn berries and beautiful pink flowering Saxifrago cortusifolio. Surrounded by towering shrubs and abundant greenery, this hidden spot offers a feeling of peace…

Banana plant

I am delighted that my young Musa basjoo banana plant has flourished in the damp UK summer weather. Despite the unpredictable conditions and temperature fluctuations, the plant is growing stronger by the day, with lush, undamaged, green leaves and a…

Recovering dwarf bamboo

I purchased three small 9cm pots of Fargesia rufa, or Fountain Bamboo plants that had been through a rough patch and struggling to thrive. I was worried I might lose these plants, but with some extra care and attention, I…