Blue Mediterranean Fan Palm
The Blue Mediterranean Fan Palm or Chamaerops Humilis Cerifera is originally from the Moroccan Atlas Mountains in North Africa. […]
Trachycarpus Wagnerianus or ‘Waggies’
The Hardy Palm of Choice… Trachycarpus Wagnerianus is a gem for the English gardener wishing to add an exotic element to their garden design. […]
Exploiting the “Heat Island” Effect in our plant choices and creating gardens PART 2 – by Myles Challis
The warmer temperature, especially at night, in large towns and cities opens up a huge range of exciting plants that could not be risked in more rural areas. These are plants that would more normally be seen in the mild western gardens of say Cornwall or the Gulf Stream. For [...]
Plants For The Shade
Making the most of Shade by Myles Challis Many are mistakenly under the impression that shade is a no go area for plants. Obviously some plants do need sun but many are happy in either sun or shade and for some shade is a necessity. […]
Preparing the Exotic Garden for Winter
We have just had one of the mildest Autumns on record but, not meaning to sound too pessimistic, I am sure things will change weather wise be it sooner or later. The combination of complacency and the element of surprise regarding the last 2 winters meant that plants which may [...]
Plants for Harsher Winters
Back to Reality – Plants for Harsher Winters by Myles Challis The last two hard winters have made many gardeners realise that we had come to take for granted the relatively mild ones that we had previously become accustomed to. […]