I won’t be writing any new articles until the new year, but if anyone wants to something to read during the Christmas period. Please check out an article I wrote last year on my favourite festive plants bournetogarden.substack.com/p/my-favouri... 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening

A conservation ecologist who is in charge of logging each native seed in Ireland has described the project as like "Noah's Ark" for plants - a vault for renewal after ecological disasters

Even after a very heavy frost last night the Campanula is still in flower. 🌱 #Gardening #BloomScrolling

This week’s article is out on Saturday and is about when and how to cut back your herbaceous plants. As always, if you want to read it before anyone else, please subscribe to my newsletter below bournetogarden.substack.com 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening

Finding it harder to find colour in the garden for #SixOnSaturday, but there’s still some out there. This week we have holly, mahonia, beech leaves, a frosty lawn, the last of the roses and highly scented viburnum flowers. 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #FlowerFeed #BloomScrolling

I keep saying this should be the last rose flowers, but as we are starting to prune our roses tomorrow it’ll definitely be my last #RoseWednesday 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #BloomScrolling #FlowerFeed

The advantage of becoming a paid subscriber to my newsletter is that you get full access to all my previous articles. Including this one I wrote last year on pruning climbing roses: bournetogarden.substack.com/p/pruning-cl... 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening

Isn’t this gorgeous? I don’t expect to see the Jade Vine flowering in November but it really is in the Wisley Glasshouse and is looking even more spectacular with the lights of Glow around it. #flowersonFriday 🌱

Just out our farm charity video by Kirsty Clinch ‘Best Christmas Ever Ever’ please share, comment, follow Kirsty & like. Yes we love you more ❤️ youtu.be/XuIQxbAxOf0?... @kirstyclinch.bsky.social

This week’s #SixOnSaturday include a Salvia, a Bee feeding on a Mahonia, the fruit of a Magnolia, a fun fungus, and a Robeckia. Have a great weekend all! 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #FlowerFeed #BloomScrolling

Each month has its own quiet beauty — snowdrops in January’s pale light, sweet peas in June’s warmth, sunflowers glowing through late summer. My 2026 slim wall calendar gathers these moments together, with a plant photograph and a seasonal quotation for every month. #Calendar2026

This week’s article is out on Saturday and I will be giving some tips on how to plant some spring flowering bulbs. If you want to read it before anyone else, please subscribe to my newsletter below: bournetogarden.substack.com 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #SpringBulbs #BulbPlanting

In remembrance of all those who gave everything, including their lives, for us. My grandfather fought in France with The Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the First World War. He was one of the lucky one's who made it through and returned to his family. #RemembranceSunday

My latest article is now out, and I talk about the rather controversial issue of whether to clear leaves from your garden. You can read it here for free: bournetogarden.substack.com/p/to-blow-or... 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening

A waterfall battling strong updrafts as it drops down the Cliffs of Moher. County Clare, Ireland.

The 2nd of November and some of the Gladioli are only starting to flower! A cool 10° today, blustery and sunny. #SundayYellow #BloomScrolling #Gardening

🌱 One of the abutilons. Flowering maple. We also have a variegated one. Maple shaped leaves. Blooms often called “Chinese lanterns.” Ours are in large pots. They get to over 6’ but I do hedge them down in summer. Get cut back hard in early spring. Overwinter on covered porch. Good doers.

Lovely young red squirrel amongst the lichen. #red #squirrel #lichen #nature #ukwildlife #wildlife #photography

The days may be getting colder and darker, but there's still a chance to spot beautiful butterflies and moths in your gardens and green spaces 🦋🍂 #SaveButterflies #MothsMatter

It’s been nearly a year since I started my Substack newsletter, and commemorate that milestone I’ve decided to add a new feature. I want to run a monthly Q&A article as way to capture and share all the horticultural questions people have asked me. 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening

Australia's tropical rainforests are among the first in the world to start emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb, scientists said, linking the "very concerning" trend to climate change.

The wild strawberries are still producing fruits! We have had nothing but cloud here the past 6 day's, not a sign of the sun and according to the forecast it will be at least another 5 days before a chance of seeing it again. Hard to get motivated when no sunshine. 🌱🍓 #BloomScrolling #Gardening

“How beautifully the leaves grow old! How full of light and color are their last days!” - John Burroughs. #MondayMotivation #nature #art

Good morning everyone, this week’s #SixOnSunday include Japanese Anemone, Virgina Creeper, Winter Jasmin, a fun fungus, and Rosa ‘Twiggy’s Rose’ Have a great weekend! 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #FlowerFeed #BloomScrolling

Today is #twosday so here are a pair of Housemartins I have the privilege of providing nesting space for when they are here for the Summer. Have been gone about 2 weeks now so hopefully made it to their warmer climate for the winter #birds #thegardenjungle #birdwatching #UKwildlife #birdphotography

By teaching children about the Wildlife and Animals that live around us, we can help them develop respect for all forms of life. Understanding that we share this planet with other living creatures can also help children develop empathy and compassion for others #wildlife #nature #children #bluesky 🦔

Close up of a pink scented rose from our garden

Rose Baroness is really giving me a final flush of gorgeous perfumed blooms. #MagentaMonday #Roses

A large branch of the Magnolia was broken off in the storm and we had lot's of pots blown over, thankfully no serious damage caused. Today it's still very windy but not half as bad as yesterday. A lily flowered today to brighten things up a little. 🌱 #BloomScrolling #Gardening #StormAmy

The Acer are getting their Autumn colours. We have heavy rain and strong gusts already, ahead of Storm Amy. Hopefully there won't be too much damage.🌱 #BloomScrolling #Acer #Gardening #Autumn

The Mahonia autumn colours are coming in alongside it's green leaves. When the flowers open they will be a bright yellow with a lovely scent.🌱 #BloomScrolling #Gardening #Mahonia #Autumn

Dr. Jane Goodall rose This delightful hybrid tea rose is noble and passionate yet tempered with the humility of its human namesake. Just like the good doctor herself, this rose is just the right mix of strength and loveliness that any rosarian can respect. For more information, access the Alt text.

My latest article is out on Saturday, and will be on my favoured plants for #Autumn colour and interest. If you want to read it straight away before anyone else, you can subscribe to my newsletter here: bournetogarden.substack.com 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening

Some of the roses still in bloom. It was up to 19° today and cloudy.🌱🌹 #RoseWednesday #BloomScrolling #Gardening

Happy #RoseWednesday everyone 🌱🐞🌹📷 #Bloomscrolling #BugSky #ColourADay #RedWed #EastCoastKin

Too high to reach, but too beautiful not to share #RoseWednesday #Bloomscrolling #Gardens #roses

The Cliffs of Moher emerging from the morning mists. County Clare, Ireland.

More #attitude from this little guy. #birds #photography #ukwildlife #birdphotography

The Dahlia, a birth flower for those born in #October, symbolises dignity and elegance in the language of flowers. Folklore says dreaming of colourful Dahlias brings good fortune, while in folk magic they are charms for spiritual growth and evolution. Happy new month! #October1st

Because my Blue-sky feed is full of the verbal diarrhoea spewing out of the White House lunatic’s I shall be posting more rose photos to counteract the hate. Just wish I could add their perfume to their beauty. This is Chandos Beauty. Amazing perfume. #RoseWednesday.

Hello October! Or should that be Moth-tober? 🎃🦋 With autumn well underway, keep an eye out for these butterflies and moths in your gardens and local green spaces.

It’s about time to start thinking about doing some #Autumn lawn maintenance, allowing your grass to recover from the summer. If you are a paid subscriber to my newsletter, you can read my previous article on how to do this. bournetogarden.substack.com/p/autumn-law... 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening

Today’s #SixOnSaturday have two roses, an Aster, kniphofia, Rubeckia, and holly berries. Have a great weekend everyone! 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #BloomScrolling #FlowerFeed

Cheerful Friday flowers #bloomscrolling #marigolds #daisies #flowers #dahlia

🌱 #roseWednesday. This beauty is growing in a container at the Lovely Lodge in the Berkshire countryside. Sorry I don’t know its name. It was bought at the Newbury Market for £7 and has been a delight. A day at home today. I am working on a stitching project (reveal later) so I will be busy.

A very wet 20th Anniversary. Autumn has come too quickly. Lots of buds to come if the weather is kind. 🙏🙏 Have a lovely day hope you have some sun. #RoseWednesday #Roses #Bloomscrolling.

My latest article is out, and is on how to do some really easy propagation during the autumn. You can read it here for free: bournetogarden.substack.com/p/simple-div... 🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening

A rather chilly start to the day, barely 4°! Dew covering the Edgeworthia. It has loads of flower buds which, come spring time, will fill the garden with a sweet aroma.🌱 #BloomScrolling #Gardening #Autumn