Plant colourful summer zinnias
Tue, 02/11/2021 - 1:20pmLooking for an easygoing plant that doesn’t mind the heat of summer and does equally well in sprawling gardens or containers on balconies? Zinnias are the answer.
Ornamentals
Growing cosmos flowers is easy!
Wed, 06/10/2021 - 4:22pmThe versatile cosmos is a generous and easy addition to your cut-flower patch, writes Eliza Henry-Jones.
Grow bee-attracting aquilegias
Tue, 16/02/2021 - 2:45pmHelen McKerral has long been captivated by the bonnet-like, bee-attracting aquilegias.
Blooming blue flowers!
Wed, 25/11/2020 - 4:45pmAlthough blue flowers are relatively rare, they are well worth searching out, writes Helen McKerral, adding beauty and colour to your garden.
Gillyflowers, pinks, picotees
Sat, 01/08/2020 - 5:00pmThese are all names for old-fashioned Dianthus species says Penny Woodward
Poppy planting time
Sat, 11/05/2019 - 2:40pmPlanting poppy seed, Penny Woodward explains, takes a little care.
Roses of yesteryear
Thu, 07/06/2018 - 12:00amPenny Woodward investigates roses of yesteryear, and lists her top picks.
Love-in-a-mist
Sat, 16/12/2017 - 2:29pmPenny Woodward says that despite its delicate looks, love-in-a-mist is surprisingly tough and easy to grow.
Shimmering salvias
Tue, 18/07/2017 - 2:35pmPenny Woodward says she wouldn't be without these surperb ornamental salvias in her garden.
Gardens for the future?
Sun, 14/08/2016 - 6:03pmPENNY WOODWARD says that you can have your say about these iconic gardens.