By the time we reach the end of December, almost all the colour in the garden has faded and gone and we are left to face the coming months of dull greys and browns, which is rather a gloomy prospect. So to be able to plant something which gives us colour, and long-lasting colour at […]

One of the beauties of being outside in the garden at this time of year is the lack of distraction – no flaming colours of leaf or petal to catch the eye – instead the soothing tones of greys and browns, fudge, chocolate, toffee, and the deep calm green of evergreen leaves. At this stage, treat yourself, […]