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
Snowdrops
I get invited to Snowdrop Lunches even though I’m not a galanthophile. These bring like-minded people together socially, to walk around in nice settings at a time of the year...
Snowdrops
I get invited to Snowdrop Lunches even though I’m not a galanthophile. These bring like-minded people together socially, to walk around in nice settings at a time of the year...
Small evergreens, big impact: Revitalising your...
EvergreensI don’t think gardeners think much about evergreens. If you like reading, you might associate them with Georgian or Victorian novels. Some old overgrown evergreen shrubberies still survive. Depressing is...
Small evergreens, big impact: Revitalising your...
EvergreensI don’t think gardeners think much about evergreens. If you like reading, you might associate them with Georgian or Victorian novels. Some old overgrown evergreen shrubberies still survive. Depressing is...
The Popularity and Diversity of Euphorbias
Years ago, perhaps as far back as 1985, Anne Jenner conducted a census of HPS members’ favourite plants. To her surprise, euphorbias topped the list. I don't think their popularity...
The Popularity and Diversity of Euphorbias
Years ago, perhaps as far back as 1985, Anne Jenner conducted a census of HPS members’ favourite plants. To her surprise, euphorbias topped the list. I don't think their popularity...
The Charm of Ribes Sanguineum: Breeding Floweri...
What's not to like about Ribes sanguineum? In a season dominated by yellow flowers, this red-blooming shrub offers a striking contrast. While some might find the combination with yellow flowers...
The Charm of Ribes Sanguineum: Breeding Floweri...
What's not to like about Ribes sanguineum? In a season dominated by yellow flowers, this red-blooming shrub offers a striking contrast. While some might find the combination with yellow flowers...
The Ever-Popular Snowdrop: Exploring the Galant...
The Galanthus genus, commonly known as snowdrops, offers a huge variety of these ever-popular flowers. For many gardeners, snowdrops are a favourite first flower in the garden. However, they can...
The Ever-Popular Snowdrop: Exploring the Galant...
The Galanthus genus, commonly known as snowdrops, offers a huge variety of these ever-popular flowers. For many gardeners, snowdrops are a favourite first flower in the garden. However, they can...
January Gardening Jobs
Now is the perfect opportunity to check for gaps in the borders. Evergreens provide structure all year round and give winter interest. Consider leaf- shape and shine and those plants...
January Gardening Jobs
Now is the perfect opportunity to check for gaps in the borders. Evergreens provide structure all year round and give winter interest. Consider leaf- shape and shine and those plants...