Roses

A new series on roses, the perfect small garden, and a very good book. Plus: beware of tulip-ordering just yet

I'm on a mission to convert the world to roses. Don't be scared of them - embrace them instead

Jul 19 •

If you're looking for this beauty, you might be in luck

Jul 8 •

How to garden in July

Plus: drought-tolerant plants and a summer container

Jun 28 •

The best roses this summer, and what to plant with them. Plus: easy salads and a cocktail

A wildlife surprise, a summer garden cocktail and three easy salads

Jun 26 •

How to choose roses and keep them disease-free. And NO chemicals involved

Jun 17 •

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 •

Easy planting ideas

5-Plant recipes: simple planting designs

Mar 5 •

How to choose roses and keep them disease-free. And NO chemicals involved

Building up a planting plan for your borders

Feb 22 •

Bare root roses - it's the most wonderful time of the year

Easy rose planting and some planting design ideas. Plus: Michaelmas daisies, the small garden design series, and some Substack highlights

Oct 12, 2024 •

Easy plants which make an impact in September

Four easy plant pairings to try, and some free plants

Sep 4, 2024 •

If you don't like yellow in the garden, read on....

A rose who poses like Madonna

Aug 19, 2024 •

How to make your garden look great in June, and a new planting design course

What to do in your garden this month. Plus: nine fabulous roses to plant, the new planting design course, slugs (again), How to Use Substack, and…

Jun 1, 2024 •

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