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2 weeks ago | 
theenglishgarden.co.uk | Phoebe Jayes
Their digital-first, innovative approach is already proving a hit with growers – and RHS Chelsea Flower Show judges. This week they were awarded a gold medal for their ‘Grow the Rainbow’ exhibit in Chelsea’s Great Pavilion. It follows a gold medal for their debut display at Chelsea in 2024, ‘Edimental’ – an artistic display of heritage veg inspired by the Dutch Masters. Phoebe Jayes finds out how and why the pair set up their business. Lucy: I used to work in fashion.
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3 weeks ago | 
theenglishgarden.co.uk | Phoebe Jayes
The majority of manufactured perfumes contain minute quantities of floral oils at their base. With fragrant flowers ranging from citrussy orange blossom to the splendid, intoxicating Damask rose, there’s a floral scent to suit everyone’s nose. Fill your garden with the real thing, by incorporating plants with the most heavily perfumed flowers. We’ve rounded up 11 of our favourites for fragrance and asked experts for their tips and recommendations to get your garden smelling beautiful.
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1 month ago | 
theenglishgarden.co.uk | Phoebe Jayes
I grew up on the family farm in Yorkshire, where I still live, so I’ve been aware that the weather is in charge and soil is important for as long as I can remember. My mum loved flowers and got me gardening by making a game of it. Growing cut flowers as a business happened by accident. In 2009, a friend asked if I could grow some for her wedding. Back then it wasn’t usual to have homegrown flowers at a wedding but I was game to help.
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1 month ago | 
theenglishgarden.co.uk | Phoebe Jayes
I grew up among the mountains and fells of the Lake District, where being bored on the weekend meant you got taken up a mountain for some cheese sandwiches! Our parents were serial renovators of old farms so in the holidays I filled skips and made lawns for pocket money. By 12, neighbours were asking me to help in their gardens. I asked for a mini greenhouse for my thirteenth birthday and started propagating plants.
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1 month ago | 
theenglishgarden.co.uk | Phoebe Jayes
If you’re a particular fan of these multicoloured bulbs, why not plan a trip to visit a show-stopping display of them? To help, we’ve rounded up our favourite gardens to see tulips.
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2 months ago | 
theenglishgarden.co.uk | Phoebe Jayes
Spring and summer hails many beautiful sunshine blooms, so invest in some of these lovely flowers with yellow petals to bring optimism, confidence and sunshine to your garden. As Anne Marie-Powell explains in her article about how the colour of plants can affect your mood, a plant with yellow petals will “lift the spirits and self-esteem”. So, if you’re in the market for a mood boost – browse through our roundup of 15 gorgeous yellow flowers.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
theenglishgarden.co.uk | Phoebe Jayes
It only takes a couple of hyacinth bulbs to fill a room with that unmistakably sweet yet spicy scent. Their powerful fragrance, combined with pretty pastel flowers, makes these easy bulbs hard to resist in the run-up to Christmas. Hyacinths need between 11 and 13 weeks from planting to flowering so if you want your hyacinths in flower for Christmas Day, plant the bulbs around late September or early October, depending on the variety. But don’t worry if you didn’t plant up your own bulbs in time.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
theenglishgarden.co.uk | Phoebe Jayes
ONE YEAR FOR ONLY £44.99 + BONUS SOPHIE ALLPORT BAG WORTH £26SUBSCRIBE NOWThis seasonal pumpkin pie recipe by FREEE is deliciously gluten free and the perfect way to enjoy your glut of pumpkins this autumn. Published Date:25 October 2024This seasonal pumpkin pie recipe is deliciously gluten free and the perfect way to enjoy your glut of pumpkins this autumn. Makes 1 pie in approx. 45-50 mins. You will need a 20cm/8″ round tart or flan dish.
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Oct 6, 2024 | 
theenglishgarden.co.uk | Phoebe Jayes
This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service - at no extra cost to you. September Special - Get 6 issues for £12SUBSCRIBE NOWThe award-winning garden designer and his psychotherapist wife on their shared community gardening project at home.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
theenglishgarden.co.uk | Phoebe Jayes
Grasses are at their best in autumn, developing biscuity tones and graceful flowers. The blushing tones of Pennisetum orientale ‘Karley Rose’ or the rich burgundy reds of Panicum ‘Hänse Herms’ offer a wash of frothy colour to a garden canvas, and we’ve uncovered the best locations to enjoy these stunning swathes. Make sure you get the most out of the turning season by visiting one of these beautiful gardens for autumn grasses.
