I’m Phao Hewitson, amateur gardener, aspiring writer and photographer and I’m here to share a love of plants and gardens, through my imagery and journal.
Phao’s Photography
I have a portfolio of photographs on my website and instagram sites. Many of my photographs are available for license via GAP Gardens Garden and Plant Imagery Collections.
Phao’s Flora in Focus Journal
My garden is in urban West Midlands and by sharing my experiences, the knowledge I’ve gained by trial and error (and a lot of reading!) I hope to encourage others to realise the benefits gardening has on one’s physical and psychological well being. I write about gardening generally, shows, plants and flowers, other people’s gardens and I include many of the beautiful images I’ve captured over the years.
Plant Profile – Daphne Odora Aureomarginata
Daphne is one of my wish list plants this winter and I’m really happy with the odora aureomarginata my…
Plant Profile – Edgeworthia chrysantha
If you’re looking for a winter statement plant, then you’d certainly want to consider this unusual looking specimen, edgeworthia…
Time for Change
We’re no longer two gardens I may be stating the obvious, but followers will note that I have changed…
8 Planting combinations to take home from RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
This year’s visit to Chelsea Flower Show lived up to expectations once again, with glorious weather (although the bright…
8 Must Have Annuals for the Summer Border
Garden centre benches are full of annual plants right now and when aiming to fill baskets and pots, there’s…
Winter Shrubs
It’s the last day of February already! The first of March marks the beginning of the season ahead and…
Flora in Focus Journal 