Yarrow ‘the beacon’ Perched on tall stems above-green feathery foliage, the flat heads of tiny tomato-red flowers fade slowly to orange....

A gust of wind can either be laughed at by our tall garden beings, or in the worst case, be absolutely destroyed if hit at the right...

‘Seedhead sculptures’ Globe thistle ‘Taplow blue’ Irresistible to bees and butterflies, the prickly leaves and spiky blooms are...

If you look after your environment, your environment will look after you! Our little friends, the bees, are integral to not only our...

‘Romantic movement’ Burnet ‘pink tanna’ A seemingly impossible balancing act of pink, bottlebrush-like flower heads on slender, wiry...

Whether you're planning ahead for late nutritious meals or want to get some quick growing crops to enjoy now, our September growing guide...

‘Modern Art’ Bergamot Whorles of deep scarlet blooms with a shaggy dome of petals appear in profusion from June to September. Liven up a...

In recent years, the big difference we have noticed between a traditional cottage garden and the current on-trend gardens are a little...

...because plants smell a lot better than a can of insect repellent. Although we are exiting peak mosquito season, the need for a natural...

Try our pick of the most beautiful plants you can add to your arrangements now. Princess Diana - Flowering in abundance from August to...

Ratchet Anvil What secateurs do you use?

A strong evergreen hedge can bring a great structure and backdrop of green to a colourful and lively garden. However, let them get out of...

It's time to get the garden prepared for winter, keeping trees and shrubs in shape so that they will be healthy and clean for the next...

For those who do not know yet, sow is a fancy word for planting. Sow; Verb: plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth. "fill a pot...

With your summer vegetables coming to an end, or if you did not get round to growing any this lock down, don’t worry. There are lots of...

A few words to our community.

We take a look at the month ahead and what delightful plants we can look forward to seeing in September.

Hi everyone, this is just an update you on the latest plans at Olive Tree Gardens during these challenging times. As you may be...