The Carbon Garden at Kew Gardens
Claire Glauch Claire Glauch

The Carbon Garden at Kew Gardens

The role that plants and fungi can play in tackling climate change is among the key themes explored in the new Carbon Garden at Kew Gardens.

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A day out at Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show 2025
Claire Glauch Claire Glauch

A day out at Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show 2025

Is there a better way to spend a sunny Saturday than with a walk around some beautiful gardens and a visit to a flower show? I say not! This weekend I donned my sunhat, slapped on the suncream and headed over to Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show for the first time. 

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Make A Metre Matter
Claire Glauch Claire Glauch

Make A Metre Matter

Make a Metre Matter is all about encouraging people to dedicate 1m2 to something that will make a difference to the environment, to their health, or to the food that they consume. At this year’s Gardener’s World Live, Nick Bailey’s ‘The Plant Based Garden’ showed a series of ideas for gardeners of all levels.

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Talking about Tatton Park
Claire Glauch Claire Glauch

Talking about Tatton Park

The Long Borders at this year’s RHS Tatton Park Flower Show really were fantastic. My personal favourites were ‘Be Bold and Beautiful’, ‘A Gourd Time’ (love a vegetable / flower combo, and a good pun!) and ‘Small Actions Big Impact’.

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Highlights from Hampton Court
Claire Glauch Claire Glauch

Highlights from Hampton Court

As the first RHS Flower Show that I ever visited, RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival will always have a special place in my heart. The recent addition of an area dedicated to showcasing allotments has made me love it even more.

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A day at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Claire Glauch Claire Glauch

A day at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Having attended RHS Chelsea Flower Show for a few years now, it really does signal the start of the summer for me. This year I was lucky enough to experience the press preview day, and all I can say is that Chelsea has brought the goods again.

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The Kitchen Garden at RHS Rosemoor
Claire Glauch Claire Glauch

The Kitchen Garden at RHS Rosemoor

According to one of the resident horticulturalists The Fruit and Vegetable Garden at RHS Rosemoor is all about celebrating the flavour of the seasons. And, boy, it does not disappoint.

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