Tony's Blog

I make no excuse for devoting a blog to a single plant for the Wild Cherry, Prunus avium , is, as A.E. Housman stated 'the loveliest of...

The true laurel is Laurus nobilis. It is reasonably hardy and our plant, despite being a Mediterranean species, is looking quite well foll...

A number of plants have a smell or taste of onion/garlic. Most, such as Ipheion uniflorum (currently a weed in our front garden) and Necta...

Gardeners regularly get surprises in the garden - if they keep their eyes open - although if they take the form of weeds they may be the sor...

As far as I can recall the first 'botanical' poem I learned was by Robert Bridges: Thick on the woodland floor gay company shal...

Friday the 13th, but Chris' visit to Northampton General Hospital was just routine. She has been receiving treatment for nearly two yea...

Readers of these august columns will know that, from time to time, I turn my attention - and my ire - towards lime trees. Perhaps I should n...