What a professional gardener notices in the first five minutes of stepping into a new client’s garden—and how those early observations shape the right kind of care.
Monthly Archives: Jan 2026
January Garden Tasks …
January garden tasks that reduce spring workload, improve soil health, support structure, and prepare gardens calmly and effectively before growth begins.
Zantedeschia
Zantedeschia (calla lilies) are elegant, architectural flowers ideal for borders and pots. Learn how to grow and care for them successfully.
How to Read a Garden
A professional gardener explains why the true heart of a garden lies in its structure, soil, light, and flow — not just the plants.
Plot 17 and the shifting seasons
A reflective look at Plot 17 and how UK allotment growing is adapting to wetter winters, shifting seasons, soil-first methods, and quieter, more resilient ways of working the land.
Earthly Comforts 