I have always bought my plants from as many independent nurseries as I can, the passionate, talented growers who make our gardens so wonderful and diverse. While it's impossible to always buy plants that have been raised in peat free compost or without pesticides, I've been making an increased effort to focus on those that| Jack Wallington | Nature & Gardens | nature, landscape and garden design in H...
Over the last 7 - 8 years I've only used peat free compost after I switched and found my plants grew exactly the same or better in peat free compared to peat. In that time I have grown thousands of plants from seed as well as permanently in large pots. If the bag doesn't clearly| Jack Wallington | Nature & Gardens | nature, landscape and garden design in H...
There is no denying that autumn is upon us as the shorter days bring colder weather, blustery rain storms and smoke from cosy fires fills the damp leafy air. On calmer days there is much to love about this time of year, the variety of colour from plants is at its greatest as gold, bronze,| Jack Wallington | Nature & Gardens | nature, landscape and garden design in H...
The interplay of nature and humanity is endlessly fascinating to observe. Nowhere is it more obvious and at the same time hidden than in cities. For the last six years my life has been divided between London and Brighton for work. Both cities weaving nature into the everyday lives of people in many different ways.| Jack Wallington | Nature & Gardens | nature, landscape and garden design in H...
I seem to be thinking about lawns more than is healthy, and I'm not the only one. I'm trying not to use the term 'turf war' but it feels appropriate, and everyone seems to be sticking their trowel in. Over the last few years the lawn has come under attack, pulled one way and the| Jack Wallington | Nature & Gardens | nature, landscape and garden design in H...
