The Everlasting Sweetpea  is a herbaceaous perennials unlike it’s annual cousins. Lathyrus latifolia is the latin name of everlasting sweet peas and there are several varieties including this ‘Pink Pearl’,  ‘Red Pearl’ and I also have an unnamed  variety that is a blueish white. I have grown mine from seed but you can also take [...]

This council maintained flower bed claims a wooden sculpture which looks to me like 4 poles stuck in the ground at angles. It meets the specification of a sculpture in that it acts as a focal point, creates a new dimension with the extra height and becomes a topic of discussion. Found materials can be [...]

Bergenia is a popular weed smothering ground cover plant. The mainly evergreen shiny leaves of Bergenia ciliata can turn red in a frost Bergenia Purpurea or Purpurascens and grow in shade from shallow rooting rhizomes. The leaves can be in excess of 10″ across and resemble Elephant Ears hence the nickname. Most varieties produce pink [...]

Magnesian limestone grassland is uncommon in the UK but supports a wide range of plants and invertebrates. The dolomite or limestone has weathered to form thin lime-rich soils on which unique wildflower meadows have developed. Looking at natural sites can give you ideas for your own garden. Early spring is a good time to visit [...]

The flowers on Pieris hang like clusters of small white bells not unlike the flowers of Lily of the Valley. The flowers attract bees in May, June or July and are often quite abundant. The young leaves are the main attraction for me with the strong red that matures slowly through pink and cream to [...]