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How to deal with a garden on two levels, a very exciting meet-up, and the wonder of a crinkle crankle wall
Plus: the bulb meadow location is revealed, and there's some news about GOATS!
Apr 18
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A city garden design Before and After - from lawn to garden
How a simple design became a paradise of plants. Plus: Magnolia Watch, spring tulips and a new magazine column.
Mar 14
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Why it works - the clever tricks that make this tiny Edinburgh garden feel bigger
And new: The Garden Design Studio
Mar 10
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Why it works - how to design and create a tiny romantic garden space
A quick-read how-to for a small garden space
Feb 4
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The exciting news
I’ve been sitting on some very exciting news for a while now, and it’s been genuinely hard not to spill the beans….
Jan 20
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Why it works - a tiny garden design
And it's free to read
Jan 14
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A garden design Before and After. Plus: 30 of the best UK and North America seed suppliers
It’s quite long this week…
Jan 10
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Cottage gardens: can you really grow edibles and ornamentals together?
Plus: a vital but often forgotten layer of your planting design. And the first dahlia combinations are here - it's a good one
Jan 3
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Favourite autumn roses
The autumn roses that really pack a punch
Oct 15, 2025
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How to design your own cottage garden
How to plan your cottage garden design – simple steps to get started - Week 2
Oct 11, 2025
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How to design your own cottage garden - easy tricks and tips
How to design your own cottage garden - week 1
Oct 4, 2025
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Small Garden Design: how to create a welcoming and fun tiny garden
Part 1 of Creating Sociable Garden Spaces
Aug 9, 2025
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