My Fritillaria imperialis ‘William Rex’ bulbs were finally delivered two months later than promised. Two months late!!!!! I was mildly unamused until I ripped open the box. Box ripping is common – plant deliveries are more thrilling than birthdays (when you happen to be thirty five and a half). It… Read More »Free plants are especially exciting

It would be extremely useful if I received £1 for every time I tell someone what I do and they say “but surely there’s not much to do in the winter?” If they could only see the lists I make.  Here is a current example: And that’s not even the… Read More »But surely you don't do much in the winter?

Brian the snail resides in the beautiful and bustling market town of Tetbury and I have the honour of attending to his twice yearly trims. Topiary is one of my most favourite pastimes and I get to do it for a living!!! Believe it or not but up until recently… Read More »Meet a genuine Cotswold landmark