It’s that time of year again where we all start to wonder where the year has gone. It seems only moments ago that I was wondering if winter would ever end and now I have just received my spring bulb catalogues for next year! Its hard to think that all the planning that went on in the second half of last year is all coming to fruition  Not only have all the summer bulbs like the lilies and gladioli come  into flower but also we are starting to see the dahlias that will keep the gardens looking cheery well into the Autumn. Read More

I finally finished my cogitating about Chelsea Flower Show this year.  I’m sure you have all read lots of comments already and most people seem to agree that the Chelsea Flower Show this year was very good and showed a new direction in garden fashion.  As with all these things – if only they had asked me first.  Apparently sustainability is the new trend in gardens.  Grow your own is old hat.  Do you think it is because it is hard to grow your own and have the garden looking pretty all year?  I wonder. Read More

I just want to say what a neat time I had at the first meeting of our gardening club.  Not only the fantastic talk by Phillipa O’Brien on keeping bees in an urban environment, and the wonderful Sarah Greene hosting us but also the people that came along. Read More

Hello fellow gardeners,

If like me you have spent the last 5 weeks waiting for the first signs of spring, and then everything has happened in the last 7 days, then join the club.

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Happy New Year,

Sorry it has been so long since my last post on here but rather unexpectedly the last few months have been a very busy time here at The Roof Gardens.  Read More

Nick at Babylon Bar is a star.  I asked him for a winter warmer cocktail and as I had just made some sloe gin asked if that would be one of the ingredients.  He rallied his team of bar staff and Ivan came up with the most fantastic recipe.  It’s called ‘Gardener’s Gold’ and while I can’t blame anybody else but myself, it may be the reason that I can’t remember all of the celebrations after winning the ‘Brighter Kensington and Chelsea Best Restaurant Garden’ award last week.  Read More

At this time of year as you know, we have the leaves to rake and the bulbs to go in which makes for a busy autumn. And as we have passed the autumn equinox, we have got to get ready for winter and then next year. Read More