Soft focus: See-through plants that add drama not bulk
Ever heard of airy plants? Check out this video where I show you what they can bring to your garden
Blossom end rot on tomatoes
Ever heard of blossom end rot? It's a common problem on tomatoes, but it doesn't have to be...
Cutting back wood sages after flowering
Cutting back wood sages after flowering is one of the most important summer gardening jobs. Watch the video to see how it's done.
Cutting down a meadow in late June
Learn how to turn an old lawn into a vibrant wildflower meadow that teems with life.
Rare wild orchids growing in home gardens
When you find rare wild orchids growing in your home garden, you know you're doing something right.
Wickhambreaux Open Gardens and free gardening advice from Gardening Mentor’s Joe Vary – Sunday 8th June 2025
Join us for Wickhambreaux Open Gardens. You’ll be able to enjoy visiting a load of private gardens in our beautiful home village.
Wood sages for your garden
Wood sages are brilliant, reliable plants with a long season of interest. But which ones to choose?
Our home wildflower meadow in May
Learn how to turn an old lawn into a vibrant wildflower meadow that teems with life.
A second chance for plants at Wisley
It's time to give some plants a second chance. Let's see what Wisley has to offer.
