Winter can be a bare time in the garden; Witch Hazel flowers and many varieties are also scented. The one I am particularly eyeing up for the front garden is Hamamelis x Intermedia ‘Ruby Glow’.

One of the key themes for what I want to grow is “edible AND attractive”. Chenopodium giganteum fits the bill; I’ve not tried it before but it looks worth a shot.

Cerinthe major ‘Purpurascens’ is a new discovery for me. We found it in the walled garden at RHS Wisley on our recent visit there. Alien and eye-catching!

Although the traditional edible quince is a different plant entirely, the Japanese Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles japonica) still produces edible fruit with the bonus of beautiful flowers. The relatively compact size will fit well along the fence at the back of … Continue reading →