With the finishing touches layered into each of the gardens and spaces, the Chelsea Flower Show is drawing closer and closer. Yet before we look towards new approaches and ideas by renowned designers like @ann_mariepowell @miriaharris , @tommasseyuk or @tomstuartsmith (to name a few) and thrilling design debuts to the show by @ulamariastudio or @hollyjohnstondesign — it is time to look back at last years gardens. One of which impressed through a delicate choice of plants paired with a unique mindset to a zero-carbon approach. Artist @sarahpricelandscapes grasped and thrilled designers and the public alike. Created with @rachel_asl and build by @localworkstudio the “Nurture Landscape Garden” combined historic techniques with a modern twist, letting each human that was part of the process, leave a trace of their own. From strands of hops tied into ropes, reimagined waste aggregate bricks to straw-bale walls covered with hand painted and reclaimed canvas. In drawing from the mind of Sir Cedric Morris and his legacy left at “Benton End”, Sarah painted a space like none other. With Iris “Benton Olive” taking the attention, to the succulents like Aeonium arboreum “Zwartkop” in the mix. Dive into the full story of the space through the link in bio @hautejardin I am thrilled to return to Chelsea this year to capture the inspirations, stories and approaches within design, planting and their future-proof-ideas. #rhschelseaflowershow #chelsea #chelseaflowershow2023 #sarahpricelandscapes #thenurturelandscapesgarden #rhschelseaflowershow #gardendesign #top50gardendesigners #gardeninspiration #plantinginspiration #plantingdesign #gartengestaltung #garteninspiration #gartengeschichten #london #projectgivingback #sustainablegardening #sustainablegardendesign #rhschelsea #gardening #gardenphotographer #landscapephotography #gardendesignphotography #gartenfotograf #gartenfotografie #gardenmedia #gardenpr #gardencommunicators #gardenmediaguild
Excited to announce this, hot off the microphone! Hope you find a chance to listen and we'd welcome any feedback. See link in Story Thanks! #scotlandgrowsmagazine #scotlandsgardenscheme #nationaltrustforscotland #antoinettegalbraith #glendoick #glendoickgardens #glendoickgardencentre #professionalgardenphotographersassociation #gardenmediaguild
Mid-summer borders in their full glory at @dunninaldcastle in Angus. Opening spread of our feature in Scottish Field magazine. Opens regularly for @scotlandgardenscheme until the end of August. Writer: Antoinette Galbraith #scottishfieldmagazine #scotlandsgardenscheme #angus #walledgarden #summergarden #herbaceous #perennials #historicgarden #hiddenscotland #scotlandshots #dunninaldcastle #professionalgardenphotographersassociation #gardenmediaguild #antoinettegalbraith
„Frill Thrill“ — every year these ravishing beauties open up their petals catching the first summer-rains upon their frilled edges, drenching themselves in vivid greens and hazy pinks. A moment worth pondering about. Zwischen ihren gerafften, gerüschten Blütenblättern fangen sie den ersten Sommerregnen und berauschen mit ihren zarten Verläufen von beerigem Pink. Dieses Jahr zum ersten Mal tauchen wir in diese besondere „Pfingstrosenmagie“ in dem wir besondere Arrangements mit den farbigen Sommerboten, inspiriert von der Fülle des Barock, der Renaissance und des spielerischen Rokoko. Noch gibt es ein paar Plätze am 01 Juni von 15–18:30Uhr auf den Pfingstrosenfeldern von @blumengarten_andrea_koettner — wir spazieren durch die Blüten und gestalten mit selbst-geernteten Pfingstrosen wilde frühsommerliche Arrangements aus zeitgenössischen floristischen und gestalterischen Techniken. Mit dabei sind die einzigartigen Keramiken von @mirjam_rueckert für alle die Lust haben in beseelten Gefäßen zu gestalten. Anmeldungen per Email: [email protected] Mehr Infos auf der Homepage @hautejardin #floralegestaltung #paeonia #pfingstrosenmagie #pfingstrosen #strauchpfingstrose #paeoniarockii #blumenkurs #nachhaltigefloristik #zeitgenössischefloristik #blumenkunst #floralerworkshop #blumenfeld #pfingstrosenfeld #slowflowers #slowflowerbewegung #slowflowerworkshop #blumengarten #meineblumenimjuni #floristik #florist #slowflowerflorist #nachhaltigetechnik #slowflowertechniques #excessivelydivertedbyflowers #underthefloralspell #gardenmediaguild #pæonia #sustainablefloristry #slowflowerbewegung
Working with brands? Or wondering whether it’s for you? Don’t miss… May 28th 6.30pm will see a special GMG member 'Brand Collaborations' webinar in partnership with the @thegfw – what you need to know about partnering with brands - as brand ambassadors, for a social media campaign or calling in review products. The pros and cons of brand collaborations as part of your media portfolio, how to find the right brands to partner with, how much you might expect to charge, what will be expected of you, what you can expect from the company and how to maximise your chances of a successful brand partnership. With AJ Sharp of @sharprelations and Daniel Suggitt of @plantgrowuk AJ Sharp is food and drink communication specialist. She’s a broadcaster, entrepreneur, speaker and food judge, who is passionate about great tasting, sustainable food and drink. She founded SHARP, the award-winning specialist food & drink communications agency. They have worked with hundreds of influencers, writers and media platforms to negotiate partnerships and collaborations for brands such as Fever-Tree, Gaucho Restaurants, Cadbury, Rocksalt Group, OGGs, Linwoods, and Sauce Shop. Daniel Suggitt is General Manager of PlantGrow, a natural plant food & fertiliser made entirely from plants through a renewable energy process. It was awarded Sustainable Product of the Year at the recent Society of Garden Designers annual awards. Plantgrow have worked with the media in a variety of ways, including sponsored podcasts, sponsoring the first Gardengram Ball and appointing eight Instagram ‘PlantGrow Champions’. Please note this webinar is only open to GMG and Guild of Food Writer members. To join please visit www.gardenmediaguild.co.uk/news_and_events/events/ for more information. If you’re a member of the Guild of Food Writers, please contact them direct to make your booking. #brandcollaboration #webinar #brandwebinar #gardenmediaguild #guildoffoodwriters
Good afternoon flowers. After a fabulous week in Devon I am now floored & MS fatigue has kicked in spoiling my plans. I was meant to be volunteering at The World Garden today but now I shall be mostly sleeping & reading from the comfort of my outdoor sofa 😉😴 I need to be well for Monday & Tuesday for my trip to East Anglia. What are your plans for the weekend? Hope the sun is shining for you ☀️☀️☀️ Much love 🥰🩷💜🥰 #ukgardener #horticulturist #HorticulturalBlogger #disabilityblogger #GardenMediaGuild #plants #plantsmakemehappy #plantaddict #MS #MSwarrior #multiplesclerosis #flowers #flowerpower
ACS is an internationally recognised college, affiliated with both government, and post-secondary institutions, in several different countries. We are pleased to announce that ACS is offering Guild members 25% off their full range of short courses, 10% off all Courses, Certificates, Diplomas, and free eBooks as review copies, for all Guild members. Find out more at the member section of the GMG website. #gmg #gmgmembers #discount #memberbenefits #gardenmediaguild
Good evening flowers. Me again 😂😂 I’m back at Kiln Farm next Tuesday with my fabulous floral friend @theflowerwriter & do hope you can join us for a live. Expect the usual nonsense & we might even learn something too. Don’t forget you can set a reminder ⬇️ Hope to see you there. Much love 🥰🩷💜🥰 #ukgardener #horticulturist #HorticulturalBlogger #disabilityblogger #GardenMediaGuild #plants #plantsmakemehappy #plantaddict #MS #MSwarrior #multiplesclerosis #flowers #flowerpower
Good morning flowers. Happy Thursday. Those who’ve gone to the Malvern Show have a wonderful day 😃. Sorry I had to pull out but MS fatigue has kicked in big time & I need to recharge for next week. Today let’s celebrate the beautiful purples & pinks in the garden at the moment 💜🩷 Also, just to let you know my April edition of my Borde Hill blog is up on my website. Hope you enjoyed it. Have a fab day & hope the sun is shining for you ☀️ Much love 🥰🩷💜🥰 #ukgardener #horticulturist #HorticulturalBlogger #disabilityblogger #GardenMediaGuild #plants #plantsmakemehappy #plantaddict #MS #MSwarrior #multiplesclerosis #flowers #flowerpower
Who's enjoying the first signs of warmer weather? This is a shot taken in the sixth of my favourite Cheshire Gardens - @ness_gardens which features in the May edition of @cheshirelifemag I love visiting this garden at all times year, and there's always something to see! #gardens #cheshiregardens #botanicgardens #gardenvisits #nessbotanicgardens #beautifulplaces #flowers #wildlife #butterflies #macro #summervibes #gardenmediaguild
A perfect day for a visit to the Tulip Festival at @mortonhallgardens #tulips #flowers #flowerphotography #garden #gardenvisit #spring #springgarden #springflowers #weekendtrip #gardenmediaguild #mortonhallgardens #beautifulplaces
The fifth of my nine favourite gardens featured in @cheshirelifemag in May is @rhsbridgewaterour local RHS Garden. I'm been visiting since the RHS offered 'behind the scenes' tours before the garden opened, and it's been wonderful to see it come to life. This is the Chinese Streamside Garden pictured yesterday. #gardens #rhsgardens #RHSBridgewater #salford #beautifulplaces #nationalgardeningweek #gardeninspiration #gardenphotography #gardenmediaguild
The fourth of my nine favourite gardens featured in the May edition of @cheshirelifemag is @bluebellcottagegardens There is no order to these choices, and it was so hard to keep to nine, but this garden has been a favourite for many years now. It has a fabulous nursery as well as a beautiful garden, and I can't recommend it highly enough. #gardens #cheshiregardens #gardenvisitor #favouriteplaces #gw2for1 #rhspartnergarden #beautifulcheshire #beautifulgardens #cheshirelifemagazine #gardenmediaguild
Don't forget to join us tomorrow evening (Wednesday, 1st May) at 6.30pm for our GMG Members' Meet-Up. These regular, informal meetings, held via Zoom, are open to all members of the Guild. We’re going to alternate between lunch times and early evenings for the GMG ‘coffee mornings’ and we’ll be inviting special guests to join us for special 'Ask Me Anything' sessions covering a wide range of topics, including careers in gardening media. Our first GMG ‘Ask Me Anything Evening’ will be with GMG member @emma_crawforth author of Things To Do With Plants, and the 2023 winner of the GMG Peter Seabrook Practical Book of the Year. Emma is also Horticultural Editor of @gardenersworldmag and has an Instagram following of 45K+. Join us to ask Emma anything about her career in gardening media – you are sure to pick up some invaluable tips! In addition to hearing from Emma, you will also be able to ask the GMG co-chair about any GMG or gardening media issues. If there are any topics that you would like us to cover in the meeting, please email [email protected] in advance, though it is also possible to ask any questions on the day. To get involved please visit www.gardenmediaguild.co.uk/news_and_events/events/ for more information. #AMA #askmeanything #gardenfolkfriends #gardenmediaguild #emmacrawforth #gardenquestions
The Double Banksian Rose in evening light against the house- which means the nightingales have arrived. They were in fact heard a few days ago, but the warmer it gets, the better their performance. Details of our Nightingale Walks, starting next week on 6 May, are to be found on our website. No pre-booking. Just turn up at 6 pm and off we go. #nightingale #berkeleysquare #hocuspocus #banksianrose #maygardens #englishcountrygardens #gardenmediaguild #kentweald #springgardening
The third of my nine favourite gardens in the 90th anniversary edition of Cheshire Life Magazine is @ntquarrybank in Styal near Wilmslow. In May and June, the iris and peonies are just incredibly beautiful. #gardens #gardeninspiration #gardeninbloom #gardenphotography #peonies #flowers #flowerlove #flowerlovers #flowersofinstagram #cheshiregardens #cheshirelifemagazine #nationaltrustgardens #gardenmediaguild
The second of my nine favourite gardens for the 90th anniversary of #cheshirelifemagazine is #DunhamMassey near #Altrincham. I love visiting here all year round, and the tulips are always spectacular 👌 #gardens #cheshiregardens #tulips #tulipseason #gardenphotography #gardeninspiration #gardeninbloom #gardenmediaguild
For the fabulous 90th anniversary edition of @cheshirelifemag I got to pick 9 of my favourite Cheshire gardens. In no particular order, this is the first... @cholmondeley_castle_gardens #gardens #cheshiregardens #cholmondeleycastle #cholmondeleygardens #spring #springblossom #gardenphotography #gardenvisit #gw2for1 #gardenmediaguild #cheshirelifemagazine
Good afternoon flowers & a happy Wednesday!! Last Thursday @frannygbrown & I headed to Walmer Castle for a catch up. We had a fantastic scoot around the grounds followed by fish & chips at our favourite place in Deal 🥰 Please do visit my website to read my blog about these beautiful gardens. Enjoy. Much love 🧡💜💚🧡💜 #ukgardener #horticulturist #HorticulturalBlogger #disabilityblogger #GardenMediaGuild #plants #plantsmakemehappy #plantaddict #MS #MSwarrior #multiplesclerosis #flowers #flowerpower
This tree support goes way beyond a simple stake and tie. It is Probably the best tree support we’ve seen it’s a real work of craftsmanship. The tree which is a Pagoda Tree (Styphnolobium japonicum) can be seen @kewgardens it has been lovingly cared for, supported by the custom built brick support and ironwork cradling the branches. The Tree is one of the oldest in all of Kew Gardens as it was transplanted from the Duke of Argyles estate in around 1762. If trees could talk we can only wonder what tales this specimen could tell us, living through World Wars, Coronations, droughts, storms and not to mention the millions of visitors to Kew year on year. We can’t beat that but we would like to thank you all for supporting us on our horticultural endeavours. Todays milestone of 1500 followers means the world to us and with things warming up and the seedlings are growing there’s lots of work to be done in the garden and plenty of gardens to visit and volunteer at so stay tuned to see what flowery fun we’re up to next 💚 @kewgardens @gdnmediaguild #horticulture #kewgarden #kewgardens #trees #history #arboretum #arboriculture #gardensofinstagram #support #gardenmediaguild
Good afternoon flowers & a happy Monday!! I had another wonderful morning at Borde Hill today. Please do visit my website to read last months blog. I will be putting up the latest one tomorrow. Enjoy. Much love 🧡💜💚🧡💜 #ukgardener #horticulturist #HorticulturalBlogger #disabilityblogger #GardenMediaGuild #plants #plantsmakemehappy #plantaddict #MS #MSwarrior #multiplesclerosis #flowers #flowerpower
60 new sculptures are on display this season at the @thehuttshimalayangarden - this one is 'Love-in-a-mist' (my very favourite flower to photograph!) by Michael Kusz, @graculus_sculptures Love it! Have added my own 'mist' by shooting through some nearby planting. #sculpture #flower #blue #garden #northyorkshire #grewelthorpe #nature #artinnature #creative #creativity #art #artist #mist #shootingthrough #gardenmediaguild #fujifilm #fujixseries #fujixphotographer #fujixt5
Good afternoon flowers & a happy Wednesday!! Unfortunately due to being unwell last year the relaunch of my website had to be put back. I’m delighted to say that it is all up and running and ready for you to view. I really do hope you like it and all feedback is welcome thank you. Much love 🧡💜💚🧡💜 #ukgardener #horticulturist #HorticulturalBlogger #disabilityblogger #GardenMediaGuild #plants #plantsmakemehappy #plantaddict #MS #MSwarrior #multiplesclerosis #flowers #flowerpower
Good morning flowers & a happy Tuesday. Hope you’ve been unscathed by this horrible windy weather. Yesterday I had a wonderful few hours with Mike & Wendy at The Ivy City Garden. It was the first time they’d met in person & it was like they’d known each other forever. That’s the beauty of this fantastic community. We were fused together through our love of all things horticultural and have formed some ever lasting friendship’s. Thank you to Mike & Ann-Marie for bringing us all together @myrealgarden . Much love 🧡💜💚🧡💜 #ukgardener #horticulturist #HorticulturalBlogger #disabilityblogger #GardenMediaGuild #plants #plantsmakemehappy #plantaddict #MS #MSwarrior #multiplesclerosis #flowers #flowerpower
Just a few Fine Art floral images created on traditional film a few years ago. Film and flowers are a marriage made in heaven.
Top international garden designer and best-selling author, @paulbangay will be talking to award-winning journalist Mandy Bradshaw about his new book, Paul Bangay – A Life in Garden Design. He’ll be answering questions about garden design and writing garden books. Paul Bangay is Australia’s foremost garden designer and he has designed gardens all over the world. He ‘s also written for a number of leading magazines, including Vogue and House & Garden, and he’s an Ambassador for the Princes Trust, Australia. Paul Bangay – A Life In Garden Design is his 10th book on garden design. It’s part auto-biography and part a look at garden design today, what inspires it and where it is going in the future. There’ll be an opportunity to ask questions and you can also send questions on garden design or writing books in advance by replying to this email. Join us on 7th May at 7pm for this fascinating evening on garden design and writing books. Guild events are now booked through the Events page of the GMG website. You can register for this webinar by visiting www.gardenmediaguild.co.uk/news_and_events/events/ #paulbangay #mandybradshaw #gardenmediaguild #alifeingardendesign #gardenwriter #gardendesign #gardendesigner
The roots on this courgette! I’ve been doing a bit of potting on and this fella was sharing a 7cm one with his twin, so they desperately needed their own space! 🌱
It's always a special time when the apple blossom is in full flow, and I'm pleased we've had a couple of days of warm weather so the bees can do their vital work. This is 'Red Windsor', showing lots of promise for the season ahead, and I'm keeping my fingers firmly crossed as this tree suffered from blossom wilt last year. In the meantime, let's enjoy the glory of this spectacular show 😀 🙌 🍎 #appleblossom #myrealgarden #mygardenrightnow #growyourowngarden #instaapple #blossomwatch #instablossom #aprilgarden #gardeningisfun #gardenblogger #vegplotting #vegplottingblog #gardenmediaguild #blossommagic #showusyourshoots
Stobshiel Garden #camellia one of my favourites and the colour too 🌱 . . . The garden is now open every Wednesday with the brilliant @scotlandgardenscheme Their website has all the information on exact times etc. The rain will stop and the sun will shine ! . . . #opengarden #spring #charity #garden #scottishgarden #scottishgardener #visitagarden #flowerphotography #gardenmediaguild #eastlothian #allweathers #scotland #flowerstagram
GMG members are invited to an exclusive day at the inspirational home of ecological and sustainable gardening, @bethchattogardens on Monday 13th May 2024. The day will consist of welcome refreshments and a light lunch, garden tours a visit to Beth’s home, and a look into the peat free and ecological world of propagation at Beth Chatto, with members split into small groups for each activity there will be plenty of opportunities for questions and answers. Itinerary: 10.00 - Meet for tea and coffee 10.30 - Welcome by Julia Boulton followed by a tour of Beth’s House, plus behind the scenes Propagation / Stockbeds. This will be followed by a tour of Garden 1: Gravel and Water and Garden 2: Wood, Scree and Reservoir 12:00 - Break for lunch 13:00 - Tour continues 14:30 - Tea, coffee and cake 15:00 - Nursery and garden open to view 17:00 - Garden closes Parking will be in the main car park. Disabled parking is available. Car shares could be available upon request. Travel Information can be found on the Beth Chatto website. Guild events are now booked through the Events page of the GMG website - https://www.gardenmediaguild.co.uk/news_and_events/events/ #GMG #gardenmediaguild #events #gardenvisit
The Garden Media Guild will be holding its annual meet up for members at the @rhsmalvern during press day on Thursday 9th May. We’ll be given exclusive access to one of the show gardens, a talk from one of the designers and time to meet old friends and make new ones. Visitors to RHS Malvern Spring Festival can expect a journey of discovery when the four-day horticultural showcase, held in association with My Pension Expert, returns to Three Counties Showground from 9th - 12th. From an experimental hidden grove reached via a disco polytunnel to a thought-provoking artistic reflection on environmental issues inspired by Elizabethan poet John Donne and Korean islands, not to mention a brand-new Festival of Houseplants, the popular event promises to live up to its reputation for breaking new ground. In order to attend, you will need to apply for a press pass for the show beforehand. You can apply for a press pass through the Three Counties Showground website. To register your interest in attending the GMG meet-up please email [email protected] Hope to see you there! #GMG #gardenmediaguild #springfestival @the_rhs #malvernshow #flowershow #meetup
So happy to see my 3rd article for @prelovedmagazine nestled within the pretty pages of the latest Spring edition. The theme is 'New Beginnings' and couldn't be more poignant. I write about my new old house, my fascination for the umbel, and my delight at death, - of a plant, that is.💚 "I surprised myself, the emotion I felt, blindsided by their form, by the raw beauty I found in the dry, hollowed out sticks... How this was the end and yet the beginning. The very act of seed-shedding meant the promise of new life to come."💚 I am joined by my wonderful friend @bishybarnabeescottagegarden whose seed business is going from strength to strength, deservedly so, and whose support has been invaluable. It's so important to champion other people whose work inspires you, to lead with kindness and to give credit where it's due.💚 To that end, thank you to Sophie @stoneandsagecurated who has even given me a credit on her inside cover. I have no idea where this will lead but I am grateful for the few doors that have opened for me, grateful for the courage that made me walk through them, to have made such beautiful connections.💚 I will continue to fly the flag for the dead stuff (and the weeds) and I've included a couple of images of #lovelydeadcrap creations, transformed from shite you'd chuck in the bin into a new life.💚 The new front cover is gorgeous, courtesy of Rebecca @myenglishcountrycottage and @mumonmuddylane . Here's to new beginnings. Happy Transformation Tuesday, folks! With love. X #theartisticsoul #seedheads #umbellifer @gdnmediaguild #amwriting #prelovedmagazine #community #kindnessmatters #writerscommunity #gardenmediaguild #artistichome #writersandartists #houseandhome #oldhouse #flowersmakepeoplehappy #wreathmaker #wreathmaking #wreathsofinstagram #dryflower #driedbotanicals #loveyourweeds #naturelover #naturenotes #creativenonfiction #creativewriting #creativewriter #nonfictionwriting #fortheloveofplants
🌸🌿 Heirlooms that Grow 🌿🌸 Here we have this gorgeous Tuberous Sweetpea which belonged to @richard94bowman Great Grandfather, he proudly took bunches along to local horticultural shows and was quite often rewarded for his labours🏆, now in the hands of the next generation to nurture and who knows a bunch of its blooms might head to the local village show this year! It’s an unknown variety that’s always been known as ‘Grandads Legacy Sweetpea’, he kept the seeds very close to his chest never releasing any to potential rivals at the shows. Its luscious green foliage is starting to climb the canes preparing itself for the blush pink flowers 🌺 in the months to come. With the sprouting of the shoots it made us think who else has a plant that’s been blooming for generations? There’s something truly magical about heirloom plants, isn’t there? 🌱 Each one carries a story, a piece of history, and a connection to generations past. From the vibrant hues of antique roses to the nostalgic flavours of grandma’s ancient apple tree 🍏 , heirloom plants enrich our lives in countless ways. They remind us of simpler times, perhaps a reminder of hardships it’s faced with their custodians, the love and care poured into nurturing them year after year or that lasting memory of a loved one. ❤️ As we tend our gardens and houseplants, let’s not forget to nurture these horticultural treasures and preserve their legacy for generations to come. 💪Whether it’s a cherished family houseplant passed down through the ages or a newly discovered gem with roots in a bygone era, every heirloom plant holds a special place in our hearts and our gardens. Do you have any treasured heirloom plants in your garden? 🌿 We’d love to hear your stories and see your photos! Share your heirloom blooms in the comments below and let’s celebrate the beauty of horticultural heritage together. 🌼 @national_sweet_pea_society @the_rhs @rhsgrassroots @rhs_learning @plantheritage @gardenorganicuk @gdnmediaguild @queergardenersuk @gardenmuseum @museumofgardening #heirloomplant #garden #sweetpeas #rhs #rhslevel2 #rhslearning #gardensofinstagram #flowersofinstagram #gardenmediaguild #plantheritage
RHS Show Us Your Shoots campaign #therhs #gardenmediaguild #dutchgrown Dutch Grown Angelique, Foxtrot and Anazing Grace tulips 🌷🌸💚
Happy Easter Treats. We can't get enough of these Wild Tulips - Tulipa sylvestris. Somehow this year they have escaped the ravages of Muntjac, pheasants and pigeons to flower magnifcently for us. We have them in pots around the Tea Garden, and in the Orchard under the apple trees. Best right now, only opening fully in the sunshine, so lets hope we get some today. 🌞 #naturalsurroundings #wildlifegardening #gardenstovisit #RHSPartnerGardens @The_RHS #showusyourshoots #gardenmediaguild #naturalhistory #simonharrap #anneharrap #glavenvalley #bayfieldestate #norfolkwildlife #gardeningforwildlife #gardensopen #northnorfolkliving #northnorfolklife #loveplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #wildgardens #wildflowers #norfolk
The appearance of the poet's daffodil tells me my weekly bouquet treat will soon be over for another year as this is one of the last daffodils to flower. I used to have an enormous swathe of these blooming outside from April to May when we first moved here but they got shaded out by the local trees. Note to self: must plant some more later this year in a better spot. I've seen lots of people are saying slug damage has got the better of their daffs this year. Here, damage has been patchy, how's it been with you? Are certain varieties or positions proving to be slug magnets this year? #daffs #springblooms #springmagic #narcissus #narcissuspoeticus #onmywindowsill #daffodilmagic #poetsdaffodil #vegplotting #vegplottingblog #gardenblogger #slugdamage #gardenmediaguild @gdnmediaguild #daffodil
For my #showusyourshoots @minternehouseandgardens @the_rhs @gdnmediaguild Rhododendron falconeri 🌿 The MOST wonderful foliage plant and for me, at this time, gives a thrill from the anticipation of the flowers to come. Also, I was lucky enough to witness this species in the wild this time last year in Arunachal Pradesh, India (last 5 pics) A real Easter treat. #flowersofinstagram #flowers #plants #Easter #horticulture #rhs #gardenmediaguild #dorset
Podcast interview with Steve Ott editor of @growwithkg is now LIVE 🎙️ We chat about making gardening accessible, especially for children Listen here: https://youtu.be/n_mmcETBhFM . . . #KitchenGarden #GrowYourOwn #GardenMediaGuild
Tulip “Margarita” from @peter_nyssen is always the mainstay of the Purple Reef collection. An early double variety it always provides the first glimpse of the glamour of the double tulips. It is one of those solid performing tulips that has the perfect height and form to underpin the collection…beautiful as a standalone tulip but grown here as a backdrop for the taller late doubles and parrots that will follow. In the Purple Reef “Margarita” has the perfect crossover shade to balance the dark maroon varieties and the more shocking pink/magentas. @peter_nyssen supplies this variety and can be purchased at great value especially if you order in higher volumes. In this collection I needed at least 100 “Margarita” bulbs to harmonise the appearance. #peternyssen #doubletulips #tulip #tulips #tulipseason #purpletulips #purpleflowers #pinktulips #magentatulips #pinkflowers #magentaflowers #springbulbs #showusyourshoots #gardenmediaguild #springgardens #springgardening
Two of my favourite plants right here.💚 They have been sown from seed and both decided to join me in my new garden, having tested the soil waters, as it were, and, it seems they approve.💚 Some special memories from the last garden I tended came with me to this new place, nearly 5 years on and for a while there I thought they had given up the ghost. But here they are. They just needed time to take root, strong foundations from which to blossom, sort of mirroring my journey.💚 I do love the meanings behind the flowers; enchanting foxgloves for their magical lure of fairies and forget-me-nots symbolising fidelity, and a promise to remember loved ones. They are both biennials and nectar-rich bee and insect magnets.💚 These are my offerings for #showusyourshoots - part of a beautiful initiative by @the_rhs and @gdnmediaguild to fill our feeds with flowers and spread the joy.💚 What will you show? X #forgetmenot #foxgloves #plantsmakepeoplehappy #gardenmediaguild #gardeningjoy #joyofgardening #kentgardens #gardeningonchalk #chalkgarden #kentgarden #loveyourgarden #ladieswhogarden #slowgardening #gardenlady #fortheloveofplants #kentlife #garden #gardensofkent #tinygarden #smallgarden #smallspaceliving
SUDS done the French way. Spotted outside Chambery station this morning just after a heavy downpour of rain @naomisladegardening @flood_resilient_garden #suds #publicplanting #onmywalk #outonthestreets #resilientgarden #floodresilience #gardeningforclimatechange #gardendelights #gardenmediaguild @gdnmediaguild
Today’s the day: the garden re-opens for the season. Now open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 2-6pm. We look forward to seeing you. #opengarden #ngskent #springgardens #springgardening #magnoliatree #englishcountrygardens #gardendesignideas #gardenwriters #gardenmediaguild
Shameless bit of trumpet blowing here…. about my shiny new website 🙂 I was lucky enough to have the help of the very talented website developer @katweatherill & wonderful images by @julieskeltonphoto @caroldrakegardenphotos @annatottphoto @joannakossak Please drop by & have a look, the link is in my profile above. Have a good day all. #gardenwriter #gardenmediaguild #gdnmediaguild #gardenwriting
Good afternoon flowers & very happy Saturday to you. This bee is enjoying the Skimmia Japonica as much as I do. I know it has divided opinion & @theflowerwriter is not a fan. Think I’m going to spam her with pics until she submits 🤣🤣🤣 So are you with me or Ruth?? Please answer the poll below ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️ #ukgardener #horticulturist #HorticulturalBlogger #disabilityblogger #GardenMediaGuild #plants #plantsmakemehappy #plantaddict #MS #MSwarrior #multiplesclerosis #flowers #flowerpower
I am not sure we have had a better Magnolia year here. The absence of frost and ‘beasts from the east’ has meant that they have flowered unchecked and untarnished. Here, for example, are: 1. A general view across the Magnolia Lawn, with Narcissus Mount Hood showing well in the foreground 2. M. soulangeana (white form) 3. M. soulangeana (pink form) Both these were planted with the house in 1902, and would have been new ‘trophy plant’ introductions from Yunnan and Szechuan provinces. 4. M. stellata Rosea 5. M. loebneri Leonard Messill 6. All the way from New Zealand, one of the Jury family’s recent introductions, Jury’s Red The garden re-opens for the season on Friday, 22 March. #englishcountrygardens #magnolias #kentweald #wealdofkent #gardenmediaguild #ngskent
At the Garden Media Guild we strive to create an inclusive and safe place to celebrate each and every one of our members. Everything that we do is there is provide a platform to lift our members up and to showcase the incredible work that our members undertake everyday. The joy of the Guild is the fact that we are all so different and together we can learn so much from one another. • To support our mission, we have compiled some ethical guidelines which we hope our members will consider a good framework for how they conduct themselves within the Guild and what they can expect from other members. To view these guidelines please visit https://www.gardenmediaguild.co.uk/_userfiles/pages/files/gmgethicalguidelines.pdf #gardenmediaguild #GMG #bekind #supporteachother #benice #community #communitygardening
MEET OUR MEMBERS We're back with another intro to a GMG member. Today we shine the spotlight on @nicolahopegardener - here she tells us more about herself and her work. Hi, I’m Nicola, an organic horticulturalist and garden designer. I am a full member of the GMG having participated in the excellent mentor scheme. I am based in the Cotswolds where I run an organic gardening consultancy and garden design service. I specialise in creating beautiful, functional, sustainable and wildlife-friendly gardens, have a particular interest in organic fruit, vegetable and flower production and I have an all-consuming passion for topiary. I adore sharing these passions and present regular talks to gardening clubs, face-to-face and via Zoom. I am a Royal Horticultural Society Master of Horticulture and have a diploma in Professional Garden Design from the Cotswold Gardening School. I studied Art and Design followed by Fine Art at Cardiff, but longed for the university holidays when I worked as a gardener at Highgrove for the then HRH Prince of Wales. I went on to study Organic Horticulture at Pershore College and Worcester University. Botanical travels to Southern Africa, south-western China and alpine Italy followed and then I found wonderful gardening positions at Sting’s Lake House, The Abbey House Malmesbury and leading designer Anouska Hempel’s Cole Park. I rose through the ranks to become head gardener in a beautiful private Cotswold garden for nearly thirteen years and I continue to develop my horticultural knowledge and individual style. The GMG has encouraged me to cultivate my writing skills and I am currently working on a project that is allowing me to delve deeper into the world of organic horticulture. #meetourmembers #GMG #gardenmediaguild #gardening #horticulture
Good afternoon flowers & very happy Monday to you. Some exciting news!! I’m going up to visit my dear friend Ruth at Kiln Farm Nursery on Thursday and we’re going live at midday. Join us as Ruth will show us what’s in bloom and what to look out for in the coming weeks. We will also attempt to make a floral Easter basket. Really hope you can join us 💚💚💚 #ukgardener #horticulturist #HorticulturalBlogger #disabilityblogger #GardenMediaGuild #plants #plantsmakemehappy #plantaddict #MS #MSwarrior #multiplesclerosis #flowers #flowerpower
Last week I had the great pleasure of interviewing @matthewchildsdesign for an article about his lovely garden. Meanwhile here’s a pic of one of his spring pots,he plants lots of beautiful seasonal pots right near the house, to be seen through big windows at the back of the house. Look out for his garden for the Terence Higgins Trust at RHS Chelsea this year. Have a great day all. P.S. The article is out soon in @theenglishgardenmagazine #containergarden #gardeninginpots #smallgardenideas #gardenmediaguild #englishgarden #lovemyjob #garten #thehappygardeninglife
Good morning folks! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend? 💚I've had a flurry of new followers over the past a few weeks, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to introduce myself to those of you who don't know me. 💚I'm Mike Palmer, or Mike the Gardener, as I'm known by everyone, a plantaholic & garden fanatic. I've gardened since I was seven and I set up my own garden design and maintenance company many years ago. I still have a handful of clients, but most of my time is spent being co-chair of the Garden Media Guild (@gdnmediaguild), or producing my own gardening podcast, Mike The Gardener - Gardening Podcast. 💚I'm also a garden writer, and have my own Substack, Mike The Gardener - Rambling Prose, and a fortnightly column in Amateur Gardening magazine (@amateurgardeningofficial) 💚Many years ago, I was a stand-up trainer, but these days, I just love sharing my gardening knowledge, skills and experience here on Instagram. I love producing helpful posts, stories and reels that show what I'm up to in my own garden, or what's looking great, with a dash of humour thrown in. 💚Most Sundays I go live here on Instagram at 10.00am (GMT) with Mike's Sunday Stroll, which I've been doing now for coming up to 4 years - we started in lockdown, and we have a fun hour chatting about gardening, with me sharing gardening and plant advice. 🖐🏼So, that's me in a nutshell! 💚If you're a new follower of mine, thank you for joining this wonderful gardening community. ❗️Why not shout out and say hello down below and tell me who you are and what you love most about gardening.
Well I never, I've grown my first organic Shitake mushroom on my allotment, what a whopper it is too. Have you had success growing your own mushrooms? I've a few recipe ideas, what would you do with it? #plantsmakemehappy #gardenlove #gardenideas #gardenphotography #gardenphotographer #organicgardening #mushroomlover #gardeninspiration #gardentrends #gardeningideas #gardeninglove #gardeningismytherapy #gardeningistherapy #shitakemushrooms #myceliummagic #allotmentlove #allotmentuk #growyourownmushrooms #growyourownfood🌱 #allotmentlove #allotmenteer #organicfoodie @gdnmediaguild #gardenmediaguild
I rarely see images of gardens that include people, especially in publications. Public gardens are for the public, and so I deliberately captured with people in the frame of of my images. More via my journal on my website - link in Bio. What would gardens be without people, and what would people be without gardens!? What touched me the most was the number of people going about their day in a beautifully tranquil green space. The gardens felt less like a garden to visit occasionally, but that it was rooted in their lives. A young man that was feeding Monkynuts to some Squirrels shared how he regularly comes to spend time with the Squirrels. People were milling around, some were ‘people watching’ whilst sat enjoying time out on one of the garden’s many glorious Victorian seats. Regulars were taking a lunch break, and others were watching their children expend energy. Volunteers were attending to flower beds and boarders. Sheffield Botanical Gardens felt very personable, and I loved that. Such a beautiful, tranquil space for the people of Sheffield, and external visitors like me to enjoy. . Grade II listed glass pavilions. by Benjamin Broomhead Taylor, restored and reopened in 2003. . Captured on a 65 year old mechanical film camera.
First oxlips, flowering even as the snowdrops are still out. A taste of the spring to come. #gardens #gardensofinstagram #gardenmediaguild #spring #primula
With so many promising signs of spring appearing, now is the time to don warm clothing, embrace the rare sunshine and get a head start in the garden 🪴 Click the link in the bio for the full article on what to do in the month ahead ⬆️ #garden #gardening #horticulture #spring #springgarden #februarygarden #marchgarden #seedsowing #allotment #growyourown #gardenmediaguild #potatoes #sweetpeas #northumberland #northumberlandgardens @gdnmediaguild
MEET OUR MEMBERS Today we're going to finally introduce you to GMG Vice-Chair, Kimberley Hornby of @hornby_george_pr aka 'me'! I'm actually the person that handles all the GMG social media so I've already spoken to many of our members since I joined committee in early 2023. I've just been hiding behind the scenes - sorry about that! But with a big year ahead of us and lots of development plans on my to-do list I wanted to formally introduce myself to you all. I am absolutely passionate about the GMG and the things that we can achieve together. Being able to see all your content, how you support and cheerlead one another, and your unyielding passion for the world of garden media is just superb - and I really hope to add even more value to this with the GMG. In this role I want to give us all a voice, to facilitate more conversation and to help celebrate your successes. Working with the wider committee and alongside our excellent co-chairs @mike_thegardener & @the_middlesized_garden_blog we hope to expand our event programme, skill sharing and Buddy Scheme, and ensure that you all get the absolute most out of your membership. Look out for forthcoming initiatives such as 'The Now Generation' and a renewed webinar schedule for the year ahead (including a 'media pack' webinar which I'll be running next month). I remain open - as all committee members are - to our entire membership to answer any questions/needs/grumbles/thoughts you might have so please don't hesitate to reach out via [email protected] Whilst I'm not on GMG duty I own my own specialist PR agency, representing garden, horticulture & lifestyle brands, businesses, people and products. This has been my passion for nigh on two decades and I love every single minute of it. Looking forward to meeting more of our members throughout 2024! But for now, I'm off to enjoy all the posts you've been tagging us in! Do keep sending more content our way and I'll do all I can to include/promote/engage. #GMG #GardenMediaGuild #meetourmembers #gardenPR #gardenmedia
Thank goodness I'd remembered my fold-up mat at @goldsboroughhallgardens on Sunday, as I had to lie flat on the very wet grass to capture this balkan anemone ('anemone blanda'). (Am I the only one who always wants to say anenome?!) #anemone #spring #springflowers #february #garden #gardenphotography #purple #yellow #hope #joy #yorkshire #gardenmediaguild #fujifilmphotography #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmxt5 #riponphotographer
Today, I listened to a really interesting podcast by Sarah Wilson, a Horticulturist and founder of 'ROOTS & ALL'. She was joined by guest speaker Paul Sterry, a wildlife author & photographer. I am continually on the lookout for valuable and worthy points of reference from experts like Paul for my own gardening for nature endeavours. Paul’s latest book, The Biodiversity Gardener, pulls together his wealth of knowledge with real-life examples for us all to help support and grow biodiversity. It really is a lovely piece to listen to over a cuppa when you have a few minutes. A message from Paul that resonates with me is through the word’s ‘colonisation’ and ‘collective’. For plants, animals, insects etc. to colonise, green spaces for nature in the UK need to build in number so that they become neighbours, not sterile bubbles. The more we consider nature when managing our plot of land, through a simple positive habit-forming act such as trimming not cutting a lawn, the more we will be helping small creatures to survive, for example, and that our offspring are likely to adopt such valuable and planet friendly value from us. MY GARDEN FOR NATURE Whilst in its infancy, it already is a joy. I fell for gardening after immersing myself in a dear friend’s 'garden for nature’ last year. My garden is now foremost for nature, and secondary for me. Over the months I have been surprised by how simple changes to a garden can make a significant difference. There is still much to be done, but it almost feels as though in a blink of an eye nature has come to my corner of the world. Birds flit from one food source to another, bees …. More over on my website via MY GARDEN. . Visit the website of @rootsandallpod for a diverse list of topics.