Samantha Jane Garden Design

Category: Horticultural News


My Concerns for the Spread of Invasive Weeds

I bought a stock of Jumbo-sized bare-rooted Agapanthus in February from a supposedly reputable grower/supplier that I have used for years. On receiving them; I potted them up and kept them in the propagation unit. Today, I got them altogether…

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A Fascinating Short Video to Watch

Amazing plants picture linking to an amazing plants video on Samantha Jane Garden Design website

Watch this short video giving more scientific research results on how plants respond to pain. click here

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Gardening is Necessary and Exciting!

Alan Titchmarsh stands-up to support gardening; as it is not only a hobby, it is also an energising skilful profession! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/journalists/alan-titchmarsh/10762959/Alan-Titchmarsh-riled-by-gardening-digs.html

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A Must See Garden

A new garden site opening this September in Somerset, designed by Piet Oudolf, well worth a visit. http://www.hauserwirthsomerset.com/garden

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Are Some Herbaceous Borders Losing Their Herbaceousness?

Herbaceous borders are not only having the threat of ‘staff cutbacks’ and ‘low maintenance’ thrown at them, they also seem to be getting a threat from ‘all year round fullness’. There is a clue in the name: Herbaceous Borders; a…

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Some Colourful Plant Tips for now From David Domoney

Need some colour in your life, or just your garden? Here are my top 3 plants for March colour! http://t.co/CCOBxJIudT — David Domoney (@daviddomoney) March 10, 2014

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News from the Potting Bench

Garden centres are fabulous but it is good to support your local nurseries. Visiting a soulless DIY chain for plants? Try a local nursery or garden centre this afternoon instead! #buylocal #support #smallbusinesses — Your Potting Bench (@PottingBench) March 8,…

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Tweet from Kew Madagascar

POTD – Gastrorchis francoisii (IUCN: Vulnerable). A stunning orchid found during our seed collecting trip last week. pic.twitter.com/zI4mXbigUo — Kew Madagascar (@TeamKMCC) March 9, 2014

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