Author: judithegardener

I shall begin talking about this plant by dwelling firstly on its scent because it has the most heady sweet scent you could possibly ever wish to come across in a winter garden, well ok, besides Daphne bholua ‘Jacqueline...

This is a wonderfully dense and eye catching large shrub / tree with long arching branches of matt mid-green leaves with white flowers and masses of red berries throughout Autumn and Winter. When I drive past a particulary eye...

I have been aware of this deciduous shrub for a couple of years now, but have only recently identified it. I give thanks to ‘Colour in the winter garden’ by Graham Stuart Thomas, who has included this plant in his...

This plant really comes into its own this time of year as do the other Dogwoods with their resplendent and vibrant stems from yellow / orange to vivid red of the brightest hues. You may well have seen them along roadsides where...

I absolutely love this shrub! I first came across it with my boyfriend whilst out walking in Baldock in Hertfordshire, the shrub flanked the main road and we were immediately drawn to its magnificent array of rich red, orange...