The Enduring Gardener

What started as a typical English Cottage Garden has in the last couple of years taken a modern turn. The Cottage Garden Style provides the perfect launchpad for a garden with few rules on colours, planting combinations or structure. A means to try whatever plant takes your fancy, time will tell whether they thrive or wilt away. This is still very much a young garden, a blank canvas a few years ago and as such is still evolving. There’s new areas planned and exciting plants to be discovered. Now wisteria flower, apple and pear trees fruit and box balls provide winter interest and structure. There’s a greenhouse to nurture tender seedlings and escape the worst of the British climate. The oak deck is a space to relax, kick off the gardening boots, fire up the barbeque and drink something cold.

So join me in my journey of discovery, trying new planting combinations, breaking the rules, and creating a relaxing and enjoyable garden to spend time with family and friends.