Garden Articles 2002

Here are my garden articles from 2002. I am now a fully-feathered writer, ready to leave the nest and tackle any cutting-edge gardening topic. I've learnt that there's more to garden writing than repetitive flowery descriptions - but there's still so much I want to say...

A Good Year For Roses...
Mon 2nd Dec 2002

'I've never seen your roses looking so good' says Non-Gardening Partner, having completed a rigorous circuit of Mooseys on the ride-on lawnmower. He's right - my roses are more boisterous and colourful this year than ever.

Variegation...
Sat 23rd Nov 2002

I have a theory that variegation sneaks up on a gardener, usually when we are in our gardening prime. It commonly starts with the subtlety of gentle cream and sage green foliage. Having believed for years that gold and green is better displayed on a rugby jersey...

Away from Home and Garden...
Wed 20th Mar 2002

I don't like being away from home. Being away from home means being away from people, cats and the garden that I love.

Self Seeding Plants...
Mon 11th Mar 2002

The scruffiness of my garden in March, late summer, has nothing to do with the season, and everything to do with my carelessly orchestrated self-seeding programme.

Too Many Roses...
Tue 15th Jan 2002

I think I might have too many roses in the garden. I didn't think this in spring, September, when the leaves and buds were forming. The balance of flowers and foliage in the September garden was perfect...