Coral, Peach and Ivory Tones in Jo Thompson’s Wedgwood Garden

The Wedgwood Garden, designed by Jo Thompson, marks the 260th anniversary of the company, founded by Josiah Wedgwood in 1759. The hard landscaping is inspired by Etruria - the pioneering Staffordshire village that Wedgwood built for his workers - and the canals that transported his pottery throughout the UK.  Many of Wedgwood's motifs were based … Continue reading Coral, Peach and Ivory Tones in Jo Thompson’s Wedgwood Garden

Book Review: Dahlias by Naomi Slade and Georgianna Lane

Published earlier this month, Dahlias: Beautiful Varieties for Home and Garden is a captivating celebration of the dahlia combining Georgianna Lane's sublime photography of single cultivars and mixed arrangements with Naomi Slade's lyrical and engaging text. I've been looking forward to reading Dahlias since May, when Naomi mentioned the new book she'd been writing. Having been kindly sent … Continue reading Book Review: Dahlias by Naomi Slade and Georgianna Lane

Health, Wellbeing and Sustainability at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Chris Beardshaw recently said that he felt Chelsea show gardens should only be accepted if they were going to be relocated afterwards. It seems that other designers may be following his lead as this year's show sees more of the gardens and planting being relocated than ever before. The recipients of the gardens are diverse; … Continue reading Health, Wellbeing and Sustainability at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show