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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

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…

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Dahlias Take a Bow – for Essex Life

Rich in colour and tone, dahlias will lift any garden, and some of the loveliest are to be found in Essex. Barbara Segall visits Ulting Wick where Philippa and Bryan Burroughs have created a seasonal showstopper of a garden. As featured in the October 2024 issue of Essex Life.

7 Great Backdoor Herbs – for Amateur Gardening

In the 28 September 2024 edition of Amateur Gardening, Barbara Segall sings the praises of herbs that can be grown closer to home. Download the article As featured in the 28 September 2024 issue of Amateur Gardening.

The Forgotten Fruit – for The English Garden magazine

Having fallen out of fashion in the mid-20th century, the fascinating medlar is now championed by Jane Steward, holder of the Plant Heritage National Collection, who uses its fruit in a range of produce. By Barbara Segall As featured in the October 2024 issue of The English Garden.

Coastal Co-existence – for Garden Design Journal

When Becca Duncan MSGD was briefed to design a garden in East Lothian, Scotland, close to the coast where she regularly goes to run, she took her cues from the local ecology to create a scheme that works in harmony with the natural conditions of the site and blurs the boundary between garden and beach…

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