Tropical Gardens UK: How to Grow Free Cordyline australis (Cabbage Tree)...
Cordylines are among the most popular of all the cold hardy, exotic, tropical effect plants, yet specimen plants has still fairly pricey despite being very easy to grow. However it is possible to grow...
View ArticleTropical Garden UK: Exotic Subtropical borders at West Dean Gardens, Wes...
West Dean gardens near Chichester is a fantastic example of a Victorian/Edwardian pleasure garden, especially as the large complex of original Victorian glass house were recent refurbished in order to...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Storm Disaster in our Exotic Border!
 We had a massive overnight storm and come the morning we woke up to find that our beloved Banana - Musa basjoo, was completely snapped in half, amongst other damage!So why not join us as we have a...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Nymans Exotic Plant Border
The exotic gardens found next to the ruins at Nymans are one of the highlights of this historic garden. Established more than a decade ago the established tropical-effect specimens are a delight to...
View ArticleTropical Garden UK: November Exotic Garden maintenance
It finally came! A day when it had stopped raining and the sun began to shine! I can't put it off any longer as it was a perfect day for working on the garden - despite the strong winds. However garden...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Amazing Exotic Plant Collection at West Dean Victor...
This collection of gorgeous tropical plants housed in an original, Victorian, refurbished glasshouse is one of the highlights of West Dean Gardens near Chichester, West Sussex UK. In its day...
View ArticleMInd Blowing Bonsai at the UK National Collection of Bonsai, Birmingham ...
The National collection of bonsai at Birmingham botanical gardens is a rare treat indeed. Hidden away and under a surprising about of security, these extremely valuable specimens are amongst the best...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Exotic Garden November Walk-Round
Well, we have finally made the last walk-round video of the year and the shine has definitely come of of our once lovely tropical effect, exotic garden! However that us the reality of growing...
View ArticleHistoric Nymans Gardens: Full walk-round (including Exotic, Tropical Pla...
Nymans can be found to the east of the village of Handcross, in West Sussex, England and is home to some wonderfully ornamental Edwardian pleasure gardens. In particular the alpine garden, herbaceous...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Victorian Cacti and Succulent collection - West Dea...
We wanted to visit the amazing, refurbished glasshouses at West Dean gardens near Chichester as they are among the best in the country as every time, we visit there is a surprise. Today is no exception...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: How to overwinter (winterize) Gunnera manicata - Gi...
Winter is here and a certain amount of cold management will need to be put in place for those plants which are not fully hardy in the UK. One such plant species are the magnificent Gunneras - in...
View ArticleTropical Garden: How to Overwinter (winterize) Japanese Hardy Banana - M...
The freezing depth are becoming ever nearer and so any gardener worth their salt will have winter protection on their mind. On such plant in need of at least some winter protection (even in the mildest...
View ArticleTropical Grardens UK: Wisley Exotic December Walk-round
Yes the weather is freezing. Yes it is the middle of December, but unlike our own garden which is sited in the milder climates of the south coast, the Exotic garden at RHS Wisley still has structure,...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: How to Protect and Overwinter (Winterize) Tree Ferns
If you have visited a premium garden centre recently then two things may have caught your attention. The first would be a stunning display of tree ferns of possibly more than one species. The second...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Walled Exotic Garden, Wisley- December 2022
Back in the day, the exotic walled garden here at Wisley was the only specifically designed display of cold hardy, exotic effect plants. However this has since been superseded by the massive and highly...
View ArticleAlternatives to box plant hedging - 'Buxus sempervirens'
Brought over by the Romans almost a thousand years ago, Box plants had proven to be extremely robust and versatile right up until the past decade or so when the calamitous introductions of Box blight...
View ArticleTropical Gardens UK: Arid Glasshouse During Wisley 'Glow' Gardens Light ...
During our last visit to RHS Wisley UK, we were fortunate to be there as they were setting up the large light displays for their 'Wisley Glow' season. Although not quite dark enough for the full effect...
View ArticleEngland Best Garden: RHS Wisley (ALMOST) Full December Walk-Round
Join us as we visit our last garden of the year and of course it is my favourite English garden - RHS Wisley, to me the home of modern British horticulture. Of course I love Kew too, but it is truly a...
View ArticleOur Village Flooded!
Oh my goodness, we had one massive storm in the night followed by a second storm in the morning. With the surrounding fields saturated the excess water poured into the only road into the village!...
View ArticleGorgeous Alpine Garden at Nymans - We were Barred!
The alpine garden at Nymans in West Sussex is one of the key features here. Unfortunately and despite being a glorious autumn November day we found that we were barred (along with all the other...
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