Indulge your senses by joining me on a floral extravaganza. Read my latest feature: Richard Jackson Garden website 'Enrich your garden...

Read all about Anthurium in my April houseplant of the month for the Plantsmith care and advice blog and get the low down on optimal...

If you are looking for a tough, evergreen houseplant that is easy to look after then a rubber plant could be for you. A member of the fig...

Thrilled to be interviewed by Horticulture magazine. Here are some highlights but you can read the full Horticulture magazine interview...

Spring is here and it is time to crack open the plant food and give your houseplants a well deserved boost. After their winter dormancy,...

Tradescantia zebrina is one of 85 species in the Tradescantia genus and is a variegated trailing herbaceous perennial also known as...

Parent’s of pets have a responsibility to keep them safe. Many plants that we know and love are non-toxic and safe to grow around animals...

The new year is a great excuse to try something different and get inspired by a new garden project for 2023. Adding a new element to a...

Happy New Year everyone! And what a start to the year it has been. Hope you are refreshed from the Christmas break and raring to go with...

As wildlife and us humans slow down in winter so do our houseplants. After a busy year we all need a rest. Temperatures cool and light...

There are a variety of different species of Schlumbergera, all of which have individual defining characteristics and flowering times. The...

With Christmas on the way it can be a challenge to find an original gift for a plant lover but look no further. Plantsmith have developed...

November brings shorter days and lower light levels. Gardeners can find themselves spending more time indoors which is tricky for people...

World Mental Health Day. 'Houseplants for Wellbeing'. Houseplants can play a tremendous part in improving our wellbeing but why do...

With halloween looming at the end of the month, it seemed fitting to talk about spooky plants and it doesn’t get much spookier than the...

This week I was delighted by a surprise presentation at Fagus Gardening Club. After a fascinating evening listening to Mary Payne MBE...

Pleased to share my Plant of the Month for July, Ledebouria socialis, Silver Squill. With the holiday season upon us, many of us will be...

Exciting news! I am immensely proud to have joined the team at Plantsmith. Plantsmith are the creators of an innovative award winning...

Award winning author Jean Vernon introduces her second book 'Attracting Garden Pollinators.' After the phenomenal success of 'The Secret...

All About Cleeve - June Plant of the Month - Lily of the Valley Although it is drawing to the end of its season now, I want to celebrate...