Gillian Gee

I am Gill and live in lovely East Devon, taking care of half an acre of garden, along with my husband, Stephen.  
Today I have been spring cleaning the greenhouse, in full Genus kit.  In this photo, I am tidying up a lime tree from the greenhouse which has suffered rather in frosts over the winter.
Gillian

Modern heroes of horticulture - Advolly Richmond

Advolly Richmond is a familiar face to viewers of Gardeners World.  A garden historian, her slots on the popular BBC show cover subjects ranging from lawns, to Japanese gardens, famous...
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Gardeners' notes - what to do in September

Sow hardy annuals directly for spring colour Early autumn presents an ideal opportunity for gardeners to sow a wide range of hardy annuals directly into the garden soil.  This approach...
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The plants around us - teak

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