Mairi Radcliffe

At this time of year, the soft summer pinks have faded, to be replaced with rich-toned jewels shining out from the borders.  Salvias are a stand-out plant in a mixed...

When you’re in your garden, balcony or patio and you stop to sit down for a few minutes, what can you hear? Is your garden a peaceful place?  Perhaps it’s...

Clip lavender Cutting back lavender now when it’s finished flowering helps to keep the growth strong and retains a neat, compact shape.  Clip all the spent flowers and shear the...