A Year Full of Pots
Following the seasons, ‘A Year Full of Pots’ shows you how to make your own evolving tapestry of colour through long-lasting container combinations.
Sarah shares the flowers and planting schemes she has tried and tested over decades and reveals the design principles that will work for you at any scale, whether you have just one pot or a garden full of containers
A Year Full of Pots
Following the seasons, ‘A Year Full of Pots’ shows you how to make your own evolving tapestry of colour through long-lasting container combinations.
Sarah shares the flowers and planting schemes she has tried and tested over decades and reveals the design principles that will work for you at any scale, whether you have just one pot or a garden full of containers
why container plants
"No garden is complete without pots. We've selected the best and longest flowering varieties for colour, scent and texture" – Sarah
Create pots that are packed full of varieties that visiting pollinators will love. Brightly coloured, scented, or nutrient-rich, creating this sort of pot display will give the bees and butterflies, somewhere safe to rest and revitalise.
Choosing easy to grow varieties can be so rewarding, as your free time can be better spent plotting and planning for seasons ahead. Whether you’re looking for colour, texture, height, or fragrance, there are so many effortless varieties.
Fuss-free and beautiful to boot – a low-maintenance pot display is great for those who want beauty without the hassle. Drought-resistant, frost-resistant, and super hardy – consider varieties that are self-sustaining but versatile too.
For a succession of colour, long flowering varieties are the perfect choice for all types of gardens. Many potted perennials will boast continuous blooms for long periods, making them a must-have choice for sustained impact.
For a succession of colour, long flowering varieties are the perfect choice for all types of gardens. Many potted perennials will boast continuous blooms for long periods, making them a must-have choice for sustained impact.
Create pots that are packed full of varieties that visiting pollinators will love. Brightly coloured, scented, or nutrient-rich, creating this sort of pot display will give the bees and butterflies, somewhere safe to rest and revitalise.
Choosing easy to grow varieties can be so rewarding, as your free time can be better spent plotting and planning for seasons ahead. Whether you’re looking for colour, texture, height, or fragrance, there are so many effortless varieties.
Fuss-free and beautiful to boot – a low-maintenance pot display is great for those who want beauty without the hassle. Drought-resistant, frost-resistant, and super hardy – consider varieties that are self-sustaining but versatile too.
join Sarah on a 'Year Full of Pots' course
Sarah starts by taking you through her colour theory, moving onto recipes for pots for all times of year using her favourite container plant choices. Whether it’s with tulips and wallflowers in spring or dahlias, annuals and perennials for summer and autumn, the day is jam-packed with ideas for pots for any site and situation, grand or small, sun or shade. You’ll get it all.
the reviews are in...
Find out what people are saying about Sarah's latest book
An archipelago of potted paradises awaits on every page of this beautiful and helpful book. Use it as a source of inspiration, no matter the size of your garden, to create a living and thriving oasis for us and nature alike
– Arthur Parkinson
Delighted to celebrate and recommend Sarah’s new book ‘A Year Full of Pots’. Stunning pictures and packed full of really good advice and inspiration
– Monty Don
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