Acacia Dealbata (Mimosa)

Also known as the ‘Mimosa’ Acacia Dealbata are evergreen shrubs that grow tall and produce soft bright yellow flowers. Native to Australia, and fast-growing, Mimosas have dark green almost fern-like…

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Clemantis Masterclass

Eleanor Clarke FLOWERS Clematis Masterclass Clematis are gorgeous, colourful flowering climbers, and they say there’s one that will bloom for every month of the year. But we wish the gardening…

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5 Tips for Shady Gardens

Eleanor Clarke GARDEN DESIGN 5 Tips for Shady Gardens Shade is a challenge we’re familiar with as Londoners, where gardens can be small and overlooked. They can often be closed…

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Masterclass: Pruning Roses

Eleanor Clarke OUTDOOR PLANTS Masterclass: Pruning Roses They’re the quintessential English garden flower, adored by poets, lovers, garden designers and beginner gardeners. Beautiful, colourful, scented, useful (there’s one pretty much…

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5 Plants for Winter Bee Food

Eleanor Clarke ENVIRONMENT 5 Plants for Winter Bee Food The UK is home to around 250 different species of bee. While some have an annual lifecyle, plenty are active in…

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Cosmos White

A true summer showstopper, Cosmos White is beloved for its delicate, feathery foliage and crisp white daisy-like flowers that seem to float on slender stems. It brings an elegant softness…

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Sweetpea Spencer Mix

A true cottage garden classic, the Sweetpea ‘Spencer Mix’ brings a joyful riot of colour and delicious scent to any South London garden or balcony. With ruffled blooms in rich…

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