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We have bought two rectangular planters for our patio to sit under the kitchen window but have no idea what to put in them. We would like to use perennial cottage style plants (ideally purples/pinks) as with 3 children under 4, we do not always

or Impatiens Balfourii.The French use it as an old fashioned cottage garden plant. It is smaller and prettier, but it also seeds itself like mad. However, it's quite easy to pull up. Well, I think it goes in the same category as Russian Vine.   There are some

, while ScotiaLass chose Skimmia 'Rubella', honeysuckle, philadelphus and the old cottage garden pink 'Mrs Sinkins'.Lili went for spring-flowering viburnum ("the smell is exquisite"), while Diane recommended jasmine. Others favoured lilies, geum, nicotiana

it gives his address as Chine Cottage, Boscombe. I don't know if these addresses have any affiliation to the BPG or the Chine Gardens, i suspect the latter has. The only place i've managed to find called Chine Cottage now is in Derby road, Bournemouth

when it drops through my door. I do a bit online window shopping/research about what plants that I'm interested in. I have a little look around charity shops for any books, got the Geoff Hamilton Cottage Garden for £2. Doesn't quite qualify for when its

Last week marked the beginning of a very important part of the gardening year. It was the official launch of the National Gardens Scheme Yellow Book. As many of you will be aware this is the bible for garden visitors. It lists about 3000 gardens

My North Yorkshire Garden - I took the past two years off so that I could design and build my new back garden - the gardens north facing with six tall and looming pines trees towering above - don't mention pine needles!!, and after many hours

borders.Verbena bonariensis works well in a number of garden settings, such as cottage and contemporary gardens, due to its height and airy appearance. It's also beneficial for attracting wildlife, particularly butterflies.Growing tall on strong, wiry

Trying to use the link for the subscription deal on page 115 of the November issue of GW- free AT book! But the link won't work, anyone else having this problem? Yes I tried 10mins  ago said there was an error on page and to try later Hello CottageGarden

place, total bargain at £8!  Where is it going in my cottage garden?  I have no idea. And they do sprawl about. I had to get rid of mine, swamping too many other things and with relatively short (but pretty) flowering time. Will try them in and amongst