Part of a seasonal series based on the wonderful gardens of Chanticleer.
Ben introduces the summer season by sharing his take on the classic 'Summer pot'.
Sue Milliken and Kelly Dodson of Far Reaches Farm and Far Reaches Botanical Conservancy in Port Townsend, Washington USA, share their passion for choice shade perennials.
C.hris gives us another one of his insights into this most remarkable of gardens
The Midwest's leading perennial grower shares a lifetime of experience in using perennials.
Winter - A season for 'Putting the Garden to Bed'? Not at all, winter is a season for doing and for enjoying.
Noel looks at the spontaneous vegetation that crops up in our gardens and plantings.
For horticulturist and Head Gardener Benjamin Pope, the biggest joy of gardening comes with the changing of the seasons and passing of time.
Darren is a gardener who specialises in topiary and pruning. He travels all round the UK and USA shaping shrubs and hedges with his shiny shears.
Troy discusses the basics of pot selection, compost and placement of pots and containers in the garden for best effect through to combining plants for maximum impact. Aftercare such as dead heading, staking, feeding, successional planting are covered. The season will start with early spring bulbs, through narcissi and tulips to early summer displays of annuals and perennials. As well as practical tips and ideas there will be lots of inspiration from photographs of Troy's pots from Sissinghurst and Iford Manor where he has worked, as well as other gardens.
Rental for 30 days is, mostly, $15, £12 or €13 approx) through the Vimeo on Demand service. This requires that you sign up to Vimeo, but this is an absolutely minimal inconvenience (and they won’t bother you with marketing). Video length is usually around an hour.
Natural pools offer wildlife-friendly, year-round wild swimming
At the heart of the fantastical imaginative garden of Chanticleer is the gravel garden, cared for Lisa Roper
Join Benjamin Pope for the winter session of his series ‘Embracing the Seasons’.
Adam Shepherd, Britain's leading living wall builder explains his craft
Peter Korn - 'Difficult' Conditions – Think Positive
The potential of creating diverse plant communities and important habitats by freeing yourself from the yoke of top soil are huge.