I’m Phao Hewitson, amateur gardener, aspiring writer and photographer and I’d love to invite you into our gardens!
With my husband Chris, we are 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…..
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…
Botanicactus
We are regular visitors to Majorca and usually visit at least one garden during our stay – there are…
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 – Including Tips for a Great Experience
Wow – my first time at Chelsea and I had a fabulous day! From stepping through the gate I…
A Firethorny (Bonfire) Night
It’s November 5th and concealing a lethal threat and fiery qualities at this time of year, pyracantha can be…
Six Jobs for Saturday
It’s a glorious time of year for colour in our parks and gardens and fortunately as there are so…
A BLOG OF TWO GARDENS 