At Moverons, a 1.6-hectare garden at Brightlingsea, Lesley Gunfield has created a garden of rooms that descend in staged terraces to the viewpoint over the River Colne Estuary. Barbara Segall enjoys Lesley’s blend of formality and free-lowing informality As featured in the June 2025 issue of Essex Life.
Root of the Matter – for Gardeners’ World
Barbara Segall looks at the issue of archiving National Plant Collections to help ensure that different plant groups remain in cultivation for future generations to enjoy? As featured in the June 2025 issue of Gardeners’ World
All Are Welcome – for The English Garden
Barbara Segall interviews nature writer Richard Mabey, who is known for his knowledge of wild plants and their habitats. In the Norfolk garden he shares with his partner, Polly, he welcomes the wild in many shapes and forms through light eclectic interventions. As featured in the June 2025 issue of The English Garden.
Back to Basics – for The English Garden
Barbara Segall talks to Mary Giblin, who has gardened all her life but after completing a design course has given her space what she calls a ‘garden-changing’ approach. As featured in the June 2025 issue of The English Garden.
101 (and more!) Essex Gardens – for Essex Life
This is a county with outdoor spaces that will attract and enthral visitors of all ages and garden enthusiasms. Wildlife-friendly, community, large, small, traditional and quirky: there is something for everyone, and if you are nimble and well organised you could visit a garden in Essex at least twice a week throughout the gardening season….
Three Wonderful Winter Herbs – for Amateur Gardening
Rosemary, sage and winter savory are among the woody herbs that offer scent, colour and shape. Expert Barbara Segall shares their attractions. Published in the 23 November 2024 edition of Amateur Gardening. Download the article
Three Home-Grown Sugar Replacements – for Amateur Gardening
Barbara Segall reveals how sweet cicely, stevia and yacon can be grown and used to help reduce processed sugar intakes. Published in the 11 January 2025 edition of Amateur Gardening. Download the article
How to Grow Mighty and Marvellous Medlar Trees – for Amateur Gardening
Barbara Segall used to grow her own medlars, now she relies on the kindness of friends with for her supply. Published in the 21 December 2024 edition of Amateur Gardening. Download the article
Getting to Know the Christmas Tree – for Amateur Gardening
Barbara Segall sheds warm light on the history and tradition of the Christmas tree in this extract from her book. Article published in the 21 December 2024 edition of Amateur Gardening. Download the article
End of Year Garden Delights – for Essex Life
This is supposed to be the time of year when we put our feet up and enjoy the view of the garden at rest. But there is nothing quiet about the colour and texture that’s on offer come the final months of the year. Barbara Segall talks with Åsa Gregers-Warg, head gardener at Beth Chatto’s…