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In celebration of the last few days of winter I headed to @bodnantgardennt for a slightly soggy stroll through the magical Winter Garden - a breathtaking celebration of foliage, flowers, bark and scent.

Mature trees anchor the landscape, joined by

This is home.

The frost, the soft winter light, the untidy edges of meadows and hedgerows. It’s where my ideas come from.

I’m endlessly inspired by the nature I live alongside in Norfolk, and it’s why so much of my planting is na

Winter in the garden is never empty - it’s just quieter.

Grasses and seedheads come into their own at this time of year, offering structure, movement and light when so much else has faded.

Frost catches every stem, turning simple forms into

Antidote to January Blues - Hyacinths

January blues have forced me into action. I’m growing Hyacinths, yes that’s right, they do remind me of my Nan - and that’s a lovely thing!

Here’s a simple way to enjoy hyacinths inside