Mandy Watson
Mandy Watson is a freelance journalist, specialist gardening copywriter and plantaholic with roots firmly planted in working-class NE England. MandyCanUDigIt grew from the tiny seed of a Twitter account into this rainforest of information. Teesdale Mercury Magazine editor. Garden Media Guild and NUJ member. Mission statement: to make gardening more accessible to the often excluded - the less able, the hard-up or beginners. An advocate of gardening for better mental and physical health.
Rodgersia – June plant of the month
Blog: large leaves and delicate flowers are a must, but not for dry gardens
If you like a lush, calming garden, Rodgersia is a key...
Late-flowering tulips – May plants of the month
Blog: Eyelash and Crown of Negrita are winners
After a few years without new bulbs, I bought some late-flowering tulips, daffodils, alliums and iris to...
Revamping a small front garden on a budget
Blog: Slow and steady wins the race!
Revamping a small front garden can be daunting and often a paradox: it's our face to the world,...
Species tulips – April plant of the month
Blog: These tough little flowers will brighten any pot or border
If you're looking for small bulbs with impact that don't have to be planted...
Containers and water storage for balconies, gardens and indoors
New designs from elho expands its sustainable range
Whether you garden on a balcony, patio or indoors, new containers and water storage from elho make...
Spring clean your pond
Reviving your water feature after winter with envii
Water features don't look their best at this time of year, so it's essential to spring clean...
