Articles by Lynne Allbutt

Taken from Lynne’s weekly column ‘Green Scene’ for the Western Mail 30th July 2022 Goodbye July, Hello August Folklore has it that if the first week in August is unusually warm, the winter will be white […]

Taken from Lynne’s weekly column ‘Green Scene’ for the Western Mail 23rd July 2022 The Seed Detective I was glad to have a new book to review last week as it meant that I could spend […]

Taken from Lynne’s weekly column ‘Green Scene’ for the Western Mail 16th July 2022 Wiltio I’m not sure which is wilting the most – me or the gardens I look after.  Whilst I appreciate plenty of […]

Taken from Lynne’s weekly column ‘Green Scene’ for the Western Mail 9th July 2022 Underground Overground I recently visited Dan yr Ogof Showcaves for the first time since being part of a school trip, and was […]

Taken from Lynne’s weekly column ‘Green Scene’ for the Western Mail 2nd July 2022 Living Churchyards Last week I mentioned that I had had a lovely evening giving an interactive talk to Gavenny Gardening Club. This […]

Taken from Lynne’s weekly column ‘Green Scene’ for the Western Mail 25th June 2022 Olive View I pruned my first olive trees last week. Well, not mine but for a client.  I am always surprised […]

Taken from Lynne’s weekly column ‘Green Scene’ for the Western Mail 18th June 2022 Plant Growth It’s that time of year when the gardens seem to be getting away from me.  Growth is at it’s […]

Taken from Lynne’s weekly column ‘Green Scene’ for the Western Mail 11th June 2022 Perfect Pollen-free Plants Chelsea Flower Show had a new House Plant Studio section dedicated to houseplants this year. With a wide […]

Taken from Lynne’s weekly column ‘Green Scene’ for the Western Mail 4th June 2022 Flying the Nest My garden is like a nursery for fledglings at the moment.  Everywhere I turn there seems to be […]

Taken from Lynne’s weekly column ‘Green Scene’ for the Western Mail 28th May 2022 Chelsea Flower Show It’s been Chelsea Flower Show week and again, I was fortunate enough to visit on Monday, the VIP Day, […]