how to plant, grow & care for delphiniums Delphiniums put on a magnificent show each summer, like rockets or fireworks that have left their blazing trail standing in the air. They are the most vigorous and meaty verticals the summer garden ca
how to plant, grow & care for alliums Alliums are one of those plants that offer a huge amount of gorgeousness in return for the littlest amount of effort – you simply put them in the ground and they magically return spring after spring.
January in the garden It's nice to start the new year in the garden and you'll find there's plenty to be done in early January, from herb sowing to tidying and mending. Let’s get started straight away to transform your gar
how to plant, grow & care for daffodils (narcissi) Narcissi – or daffodils as they’re commonly known – are one of the life-affirming flowers of spring. There are daffs that come up early, bringing with them sunshine colour just when we need it most, a
how to plant, grow & care for hollyhocks When you think of a British cottage garden, you think of hollyhocks. Their tall, towering stems can line a path, stand either side of a gate or bring height and colour to the back of a border. They ar
how to plant, grow & care for agapanthus Agapanthus are brilliant plants for summer borders, offering structure, drama, elegance and grace. They also look great in a series of pots lining a path or the edge of a terrace. There are whoppers s
how to plant, grow & care for alstroemerias Alstroemerias are one of the longest and hardest performing plants you can grow, so it’s always baffled me that they are sometimes looked down upon in gardening circles – perhaps it’s their reputation
how to plant, grow & care for amaryllis Amaryllis is an indispensable part of winter and spring here at Perch Hill. From December right through until Easter, these plants deliver colour and pizazz, from the super-chunky and blousy varieties
how to plant, grow & care for anemones Drifts of delicate wild wood anemones (Anemone nemorosa) are a heart-lifting sight in spring – pure, simple and pretty they can be planted to weave among showier bulbs. Over the years, in the right co
how to plant, grow & care for chrysanthemums Chrysanthemums can be annual, hardy perennial or tender perennial, but we sell the so-called “florists’ chrysanthemums” that have been bred from the Chinese and Japanese types to make excellent late s
April in the garden April is the busiest time in the garden, but don’t panic, take things one step at a time and you’ll get it all done. It’s important to take a few moments to sit in the sun, listen to the birds and adm
August in the garden There's lots of pruning, deadheading and harvesting to be done in August, so if you're off on your holidays make sure you get some help for your garden or plan ahead. You can also start preparing for
the oast garden in july Follow Sarah Raven through the Oast Garden at Perch Hill in July – bold and brilliant and alive with colour. I'm in the Oast Garden and it's the middle of July and I'm r
favourite perennials: hydrangea 'madame emile mouillere' Sarah shares with you one of her favourite perennial shrubs, a hydrangea that lasts perfectly in the vase and the garden, and changes colour with the seasons.This is a hydrangea called 'Madame Emile M
sarah harvests alstroemeria in the veg garden Watch Sarah pick alstroemeria in her garden at Perch Hill last summer and show some of her favourite varieties.related articlesHow to plant and grow alstroemeria (growing guide)you might likeViewAlstr
top 10 apples to grow in your garden This year looks like being a vintage apple crop. The spring rain was good for blossom and we've had plenty of sunshine since – but not baking drought – which is just what makes an apple pa
