A time of optimism
There is a softening underfoot, a warmth in the air and dare I say that feeling of spring abounds! It’s true we’ve been fooled before; a lovely gentle week in […]
Volunteering at RHS shows
The closing date for volunteer opportunities at RHS shows throughout the UK is quickly approaching. Friday 12 January is the final date by which you can submit a request to […]
Digging up the dahlias
The time has come, the days are short, the mornings are frosty, christmas is fast approaching, it’s time to dig up the dahlias. I’ve had mixed feelings about dahlias over […]
Fleuriot fleurs
Celebrate the first weekend of advent with flowers at the Fleuriot boutique, 26 Corraterie, Geneva, from 23-25 November. Get in the mood for christmas with the beautiful seasonal display created […]
Marché de l’Avent
This small family-run garden centre above Nyon holds its annual Advent market until 25 November. The theme this year is “tropical” in keeping with the fabulous autumn we’ve had. Guichard […]
The gentle arrival of Autumn
This perfect light, golden tones all around and cooler temperatures gently ease us into this new season of Autumn. The summer bedding is fading but trying to hang on continuing […]
April showers and more
I guess it is fair to say that the April drought is behind us – so much rain! Not that we didn’t want or need it of course just not all […]
Jardins en Fête
The ever popular local garden event returns from 12-14 May with the very current theme of “Jardins urbains“. With 120 exhibitors from across Europe expect to see a selection of specialist growers, […]
Marche au plantons
The organic Ferme de Budé hidden amidst the high rise buildings of Petit-Saconnex will run its annual seedling market this Saturday. An opportunity to buy locally grown organic seedlings for […]
Les Bucoliques
With a return of sunshine this weekend why not take a drive along the lake to Ollon above Aigle and enjoy over 30 exhibitors at Les Bucoliques. This bi-annual market […]
It feels like spring
Well, we’ve had snow, sunshine and rain and with the time change this weekend it really is beginning to feel like spring. I’m enjoying the flashes of colourful bulbs in […]
Giardina
The highlight of the swiss horticultural calendar has to be the Giardina event held annually in Zurich. Open to the public since Wednesday, it runs until Sunday 19 March at […]
Garden accessories
Occasionally I come across a website that inspires me, Manufactum is one such company. The ethos behind this website is that the products are carefully chosen to reflect the following […]
Winter’s over, where to start?
From weeks of permanent snow and sub-zero temperatures to a week where we all thought spring had arrived the weather has certainly been playing on my mind for a while. […]