Archive - The Gardening Mind by Jo Thompson

Beautiful, easy summer planting combinations to try out at home

Showstoppers and easy partnerships from The Glasshouse Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show

May 24 •

How to create a romantic garden - design tips and tricks, and my top 100 romantic plants

Plus: the great garden furniture mystery

Mar 22 •

How to garden in February

Let’s gather up a bit of get up and go. And it's Imbolc.

Feb 1 •

Chelsea Flower Show - some secret views from inside the garden

Secret glimpses

May 21 •

Planting ideas for shady spots

The simplest combinations for tricky garden areas and another 5-Plant Recipe

May 29 •

Digging Around with Tom Cox

Talking with writer Tom Cox about gardens and the landscape

Jul 24, 2024 •

Building a garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

May 17 •

How to garden in May

The real list of what to do and what not to do in the garden this month. Plus: RHS Chelsea Flower Show updates

May 3 •

Easy planting ideas

5-Plant recipes: simple planting designs

Mar 5 •

The Solace of Gardening

How growing a plant can help us

Nov 9, 2024 •

How to garden in June

The real list of what to do and what not to do in the garden this month. Plus: a whole day devoted to roses

May 31 •

Don’t let January get you down - I have a solution

An excuse to put more decorations up, and biscuits for breakfast

Jan 22 •

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