My Garden

I caught up with Joe Swift this morning outside the NACRO Ladies that Lunch garden, which was complete with some live ex battery hens exploring the concept of real grass. Joe didn't seem too impressed with the chickens. "Tatton Park is a nice day out for a chicken as long as their batteries... Read more..

There are dozens of gardens at this years' Tatton Park Flower Show, but one that caught my eye this morning was The Moorcroft ‘Natural Woman' Garden. It's got a nice philosophy and a very green and pleasant feel. Designer Louise Harrison-Holland of Blue Tulip Garden Design designed the garden... Read more..

There's a definite theme of red devils in the Clive Scott Lucifer (Talk of the Devil) garden at this years Tatton Park Flower Show. Inspired by the rich red Crocosmia ‘Lucifer' and seasoned with devil touches the design in simple but very striking. "Crocosmia ‘Lucifer' flowers now and... Read more..

Chris Beardshaw, judge and garden designer was promoting Cheshire's Year of Gardens 08 at the show yesterday morning. Using bribery and corruption, (OK it was Pimms and Canapés - a rare, rare treat for the members of the gardening press you understand) the Press learned that Cheshire is home to the... Read more..

The Welsh Wizard has done it again! Another Gold Medal was awarded to Medwyn Williams and his perfect vegetable display. "I'm on top of the world," said the boy wonder. "The display was considered for Best in Show and the RHS President said it was absolutely stunning. Vegetables are... Read more..

It's been a funny morning here at Tatton Park Flower Show. After yesterday's disappointment of not meeting Robbie Williams despite the assurances of Online Editor Geoff Hodge that he'd be at the show, I found him (Geoff Hodge not Robbie!) about to do a live broadcast on Radio 87.7 Tatton... Read more..

Gardening is the Key Gardeners across the world know that gardening is therapeutic, but our down to earth hobby is even much more than that. Through garden design, community spirit and the clever use of plants, one show garden at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show has a powerful message to portray... Read more..

It was another Chelsea Gold for Hilliers' 2009 Grand Pavilion exhibit at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Designed and directed by Hilliers' Managing Director Andy McIndoe, the garden marks the four stages in most people's lives. "The theme of the exhibit is gardening for the... Read more..

I hear that James May's Plasticine Paradise has won him the coveted award of a 'Special Letter'. Would that be a 'P' for plasticine or a 'D' for don't do it again. Sure it's controversial, of course there's self promotion there and despite James' claims that... Read more..

Did anyone else notice a distinct lack of decking at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show? Not that I am disappointed in anyway, but it does appear to be disappearing at a satisfying rate. Has it simply rotted away from the designers product portfolio or has the credit crunch played a part in its... Read more..