The Seed Detective, Algae Alert & 54 Hours Under the Ground
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 […]
Green Scene
Taken from my weekly columns from Wales’s national newspaper, the Western Mail and The Abergavenny Chronicle and also other publications I write for monthly and bi-monthly.
There are also a few ‘stand-alone’ write ups of experiences that I have been inspired to write about, but generally, you can read about my most recent exploits, escapades and endorsements.
Wiltio, For Dog’s Sake, Hot (s)Turf & Long and Slow
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 […]
Underground Overground, Slow Mow & Treat Your Best Friend
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 […]
Living Churchyards, Love Yews & Please Give a Hoot
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 […]
Olive View & It’s Good to Talk
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 […]
Plant Growth, Personal Growth, Growth Should Only Cease at Death & Rebirth and Return of the Light
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 […]
Perfect Pollen-free Plants, Got To Repot & Not Just For Christmas
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 […]
Flying the Nest, What’s The Point?, Great, Great Gift & Lovely Jubilee
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 […]
Chelsea Flower Show 2022
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, […]
Oh My Darling Celandine, Berry Early – or Berry Late, Heart Swarming Bees & Cool by Name and by Nature
Taken from Lynne’s weekly column ‘Green Scene’ for the Western Mail 21st May 2022 Oh My Darling Celandine In early spring, I wrote about the sunny celandines in the hedgerows heralding the arrival of spring and […]