Whether you want drifts of snowdrops, or just fancy a few of their delicate blooms

Monty revisits one of his classic books, Gardening at Longmeadow, in an occasional series.  The first batch of the snowdrops in my Spring Garden were planted 15 years ago. They were from a friend’s garden, and they’ve gradually been spreading by seed, although every few years I do lift and divide a clump or two.  … Read more

Blooms for all seasons: Plant versatile roses now and enjoy a colourful show next year

Blooms for all seasons: Plant versatile roses now and enjoy a colourful show next year Nigel Colborn says the soils are not yet too cold to plant bare-rooted plants He suggests that although the choice is infinite, always go for top performers  He revealed the best growers in his garden include the climber R. Compassion By … Read more

Miranda Kerr says ‘I love you’ to ex-husband Orlando Bloom’s fiancée Katy Perry

Katy Perry has been praised by her fiancé Orlando Bloom’s ex-wife Miranda Kerr for returning to work six weeks after welcoming daughter Daisy Dove. The singer, 35, garnered attention from the supermodel, 37, as she commented ‘you’re amazing, I love you’ under a behind-the-scenes snap from her first American Idol appearance since giving birth.  Fans were quick to … Read more

Downton Abbey star Lily James goes shopping for blooms in Primrose Hill

Well, if your name’s Lily and you played Lady Rose, you have to say it with flowers! Downton Abbey star Lily James goes shopping for blooms (in aptly named Primrose Hill) By Padraic Flanagan For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:03 BST, 10 October 2020 | Updated: 22:03 BST, 10 October 2020 You wouldn’t have … Read more

Freddie’s Flowers mini-bond will pay 7.5% – in boxes of blooms

Freddie Garland – possibly Britain’s most appropriately-named entrepreneur – saw his Freddie’s Flowers home delivery company bloom during lockdown.  In a rare pandemic success story, subscribers to Garland’s weekly flower delivery service rose from 60,000 to more than 100,000. Annual sales have hit £26million. And now Garland is dreaming big. Tomorrow, he will launch a … Read more

Late daisies delight: These colourful blooms will light up your garden this autumn 

Late daisies delight: These colourful blooms will light up your garden this autumn Nigel Colborn shared his advice for transforming gardens with late daises  British gardening expert said they flower when bees are boosting honey stocks  He revealed it’s possible to enjoy floral fireworks right up to mid-November By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: … Read more

More than 300 bodies of water in the US have been plagued algae blooms this year 

Invasion of the algae blooms! More than 300 bodies of water in the US have been plagued by the toxic microscopic organisms this year, poisoning swimming holes and killing a number of dogs and cows Approximately 318 bodies of water in the US have been hit by algae blooms Numerous reports surfaced of some killing … Read more

My white nights: As the light fades, white blooms come into their own, says Monty Don

Monty revisits one of his classic books, Gardening at Longmeadow, in an occasional series.  Part of getting to know your garden well is having a detailed mind-map of where the light is at any time of day or year and to make sure that some part of the garden is making the most of what … Read more

Pregnant Katy Perry reveals adorable onesie covered in fiancé Orlando Bloom’s FACE

She gave her followers a sneak peek around her unborn baby’s nursery on Monday. And one of the items Katy Perry unveiled for her daughter – who is due in a matter of days – was an adorable babygrow covered in her fiancé Orlando Bloom’s face. During the tour of the pink nursery, the singer, … Read more

Meanwhile outside the bunker… Britain blooms with colour with sun-kissed week and 75F highs ahead 

Meanwhile outside the bunker… Britain blooms with colour with sun-kissed week and 75F highs ahead Area of high pressure across UK and parts of Scandinavia will give dry and sunny conditions through the week Monday will have brisk winds coming from North Sea that will keep night-time temperatures low Lighter breezes later on with unspoilt … Read more