I did some interviews with magazines this morning. Doesn't matter what you say really, they generally get stuff wrong but it's the price you pay for free advertising, not that we need it as we've not placed any sort of... [more]

I had omitted to mention that not only were these delightful creatures on leads but their owners each had a kind of baby sling contraption tied around their front. It was fascinating to watch the ferrets pop in and out... [more]

I am reminded of the 'Narcissus' flower by this picture. In a version of the mythological tale a young man gazed into a pool of water and upon seeing his own reflection fell in love with himself, having originally dismounted... [more]

A guy came in the gardens at Eggleston. "I see you allow dogs on a lead" he said "Yes" I replied "Would six ferrets be ok" he added "Of course" I said ("Mans a nutter" I thought ) He wasn't though and the... [more]

This RHS awarded plant is perhaps not one of my first choices, however, in the right setting such as here at the entrance to Eggleston Hall Gardens, Prunus lusitanica or Portugal Laurel can be dramatic when in full flower, though... [more]