Tag Archives: RHS

Wisley is under threat from A3 road plans

Posted on August 26, 2017 by

Update: *This post was originally written in support of RHS Wisley in response to Highways England’s proposed land grab. Happily HE have now (as of Nov 2017) selected an alternative option. You can read Wisley’s reaction to this here. I … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Out and about, Trees | Tagged , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Choosing Chillies – A Russian Roulette

Posted on February 26, 2017 by

I’ve been sowing chilli seeds this week and inevitably dreaming of long, sunny days and fresh food, picked straight from the garden. I have to admit that although I grow chillies every year, I am a bit of a wimp … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, The home garden, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

The 2015 Hampton Court Flower Show – A First-timer’s Impressions

Posted on July 7, 2015 by

I visited the 25th Hampton Court Flower Show on Saturday, the penultimate day, after several days of stonkingly intense heat (OK I am British and have thick blood). I’ve never been before and I had high hopes of something like … Continue reading →

Posted in Out and about, Plants | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments