We are Chris and Phao Hewitson, the optimistic, amateur custodians of gardens in the West Mids and South Wales. Optimistic because we always expect results, amateur because we are so often misguided! It never really matters because just being part of the growing seasons although sometimes frustrating, is nearly always fun, rewarding and above all, healthy (in so many ways!). Take some time to enjoy it with us…..

Six on Saturday – hellebores and co…..
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted, given the current circumstances it’s amazing how time still seems to … Continue reading Six on Saturday – hellebores and co…..

Six on Saturday – Greenhouse Prep
One week down, 51 to go – let’s hope only a fraction of them are spent in lockdown and … Continue reading Six on Saturday – Greenhouse Prep

2020 – Top Gardening Highlights
The thing about taking photographs is that when you’re stuck for ideas about, well – highlights of a year … Continue reading 2020 – Top Gardening Highlights

Six on Saturday – ‘Tis the Saturday before Christmas!
I didn’t intend to be so late today but I’d just uploaded my six photos and started to write … Continue reading Six on Saturday – ‘Tis the Saturday before Christmas!

Six on Saturday from an Elegant Garden
Having been given a tiny bit of freedom (from lockdown) this week, I’m in my parents elegant garden on … Continue reading Six on Saturday from an Elegant Garden

Fatsia Japonica
What a week! We’ve experienced a journey out of lockdown and straight into Tier 3, the golf course re-opened … Continue reading Fatsia Japonica