Hints & Tips
With decades of experience growing and critiquing thousands of plant varieties, Bob Brown shares his passion, expertise and candid opinions on all things horticulture. From practical gardening advice to deep dives into hardy perennials, this blog is a resource to inspire and inform gardeners of all levels.
Hints & Tips
Ranunculus calandrinoides on a visit to Morocco
I once visited Morocco in late February to look at wild flowers. We toured between the Mediterranean coast and the Middle Atlas. It snowed for 7 days. Higher up the...
Ranunculus calandrinoides on a visit to Morocco
I once visited Morocco in late February to look at wild flowers. We toured between the Mediterranean coast and the Middle Atlas. It snowed for 7 days. Higher up the...
Irish Cuttings
Digging and dividing paeonies is hard work, the roots are extensive and enormous. It makes me sweat not because of the work but because of my terror as the roots...
Irish Cuttings
Digging and dividing paeonies is hard work, the roots are extensive and enormous. It makes me sweat not because of the work but because of my terror as the roots...
Cashflow Issues
Buying and planting some plants when they are just about to bloom doesn’t work very well. Hardy chrysanths are a good example. People are captivated by their warm colours late...
Cashflow Issues
Buying and planting some plants when they are just about to bloom doesn’t work very well. Hardy chrysanths are a good example. People are captivated by their warm colours late...
Contorted Hazels
A vase of contorted hazel provides decoration and interest for any house. The contrast between the hanging vertical yellow catkins and the sinuous branches is very good. If you flick...
Contorted Hazels
A vase of contorted hazel provides decoration and interest for any house. The contrast between the hanging vertical yellow catkins and the sinuous branches is very good. If you flick...