Plant Files

From perennials to bulbs, climbers and evergreen- these plant files tell you about plants and their fascinating characteristics, growing ideas and associations.
Curated by award winning garden designer Leonie Cornelius.

Water lilies -grow your own candy coloured gems for the water garden

I have always been fascinated with water lilies. Many years ago as a child I…

Precious Daisy -An ode to the humble flower

Did you know that the daisy is one flower which grows everywhere in the world…

WILD & FREE- Native hedgerows series Part 4

Why our roadside perennials make more than just pretty borders Thought you knew the plants…

TEMPTING TEXTURES- Native hedgerows series Part 3

Embracing the grassy wilderness in our landscapes and gardens The landscape of Ireland is fascinating…

GREAT HEIGHTS- Native hedgerows series Part 2

Celebrating the great Irish hedgerow Is there a more ubiquitous element of the Irish landscape than…

DEEP ROOTS- Native hedgerows series Part 1

Take some time to admire our valuable native trees and shrubs and see how they…

Butterfly Beauty | The brazen urbanite that butterflies can’t resist

The summer garden always brings to mind one shrub that is instantly recognizable to most…

Tulip theatre | Creating drama with tulip jewels

What plant is more perfect for creating drama than the tulip? This wonderfully elegant plant…

Ferns | Magical shade loving ancients

  There is something truly magical about the thought that the plant for this week’s…

A touch of the Tropics | The beautiful Orchid

There is no plant I know as beautiful and sensual as an tropical orchid. Perfectly…