THE MODERN MINT BLOG
In May please do join me at The Madoo Conservancy in The Hamptons, New York. It is the garden of …
Chat With Annie Guilfoyle At Garden Masterclass
This Thursday March 31st 2022 I will be chatting on Zoom about topiary, with the lovely Annie Guilfoyle of Garden Masterclass. The time is 6pm-7pm UK time. Free to join, although a little donation to keep running these sessions is appreciated, please do join us for a few tips, tricks and techniques for pruning your hedges and shrubs. See you Thursday?
The Vegan Gardener – A New Book By John Walker
The Vegan Gardener is a new book by the brilliant garden writer John Walker, who you may better know as The Earth Friendly Gardener. I came across John’s work and writing years ago now, and was always struck by his passion and how directly he follows his instinct for using gardening as a way to better the world. His approach to living on this earth may be soft, light… but his writing is the opposite – hard, useful, straight talking advice on improving soils, not wasting sunlight and balancing garden predators with those who ‘prey’ on your plants. I interviewed …
A Topiary Calendar – When To Prune
When do you prune? Below are a few pointers on when you need to think about your topiary and hedges this year, so you can make sure you clip at the best time and not waste any effort doing work you don’t need to do… January & February Roses, fruit trees and wisteria is where the focus lies. Yes, it is cold and the work can be unpleasant because you are often stood on a ladder with your secateurs, barely moving enough to warm the body, but get these jobs done well, with care, and you can enjoy the fruits …