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15 observations of heatwave and drought across England
Hope and horror as I visit some of the worst hit areas
Aug 21
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Knautia arvensis | field scabious
Airy late-summer beauty loved by wildlife in meadows and borders
Aug 15
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Top 30 drought tolerant plants in ordinary soils 2026
Plants thriving in drought and heatwave, as reported by you
Jul 31
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Can drought tolerant plants also tolerate winter wet?
Which plants in your garden are coping with heat and drought?
Jul 22
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8 otherworldy flowers for high summer
This week I wanted to explore some of the more exotic wonders in our garden.
Jul 16
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Why have we stopped planting big trees in towns and cities?
Large trees of 20-30m create cooling shade and vast habitat
Jul 14
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Valeriana officinalis | wild valerian
Statuesque and ethereal the true valerian is a standout wildflower
Jul 10
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Gardening in July: enjoy midsummer
Let the good times roll as the garden and crops hit their prime
Jul 8
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Meadow wonder at RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire
I wanted to share that RHS Harlow Carr blew me away yesterday thanks to extensive and well managed wildflower meadows that extend throughout the entire…
Jul 1
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Rhinanthus minor | yellow rattle
An important hemiparasitic meadow wildflower known as a meadowmaker
Jun 26
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10 plants that bring order to an unkempt garden
Our garden is so exciting this year and it’s amazing how much it has changed since the alliums only a month ago!
Jun 25
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Happy Summer Solstice
Walking around the garden in the early morning sun I can feel the impending heat of the day.
Jun 21
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