A Sprig of Rosemary

A Sprig of Rosemary

A Sprig of Rosemary By Angela Dunsby   In many gardens around the world, Rosemary can be found growing with its beautiful white, pink or purple flowers and evergreen foliage. I’m sure many of us have often used it for cooking, creating a garnish or even making...
The Doctrine of Signatures

The Doctrine of Signatures

The Doctrine of Signatures By Kirstie Bingham   For thousands of years, humans have looked to nature to provide medicine for a wide range of ailments. But how did our ancestors know which plants to pick? People have used a plant’s appearance to divine its...
Plot 13: Lucky for Some!

Plot 13: Lucky for Some!

February at Plot 13 By Jean Charlton   February 3rd, the weather forecast had promised a dry and brighter day, so I decided to be brave and visit the plot. It had been at least two weeks since the last visit as the weather had been so wet and with very little...
Lucky for Some, Plot 13!

Lucky for Some, Plot 13!

A Gardener’s Diary: January By Jean Charlton   John Moore loved to observe and record the changes in his garden and the surrounding countryside, from the arrival of birds in Spring to the falling of leaves in Autumn. One of our volunteers, Jean, is...