That Winter Spring Thing
Just as we were expecting spring to arrive here in West Sussex winter descended upon us. Throughout the winter months I had hoped for some …
March
A burst of camellias
When I took my twins Luce and Theo for an Easter hunt they were searching the ground for eggs and clues while I stopped and …
Changes March ends
These last days of March I’ve finally felt the season changing. Something about the light and a subtle warmth in the air. Baby lambs are …
Join the Big Bluebell Watch
One of the most stunning spring sights in Britain is woods filled with bluebells. Already now in March, if you take a walk in any …
Spring Preview at Wakehurst
I’ve been getting rather impatient for some gardens near me in West and East Sussex to unlock their gates and let in visitors, but I have …
Early March Whispers
Early March is a strange time. Winter’s over but spring’s not quite here. There are still snowdrops in my garden. I gaze at and collect …