'Giving a gardener a tree for Christmas is akin to offering a kitten or a puppy'
Wondering what to give a green-fingered friend or family member for Christmas? John Hoyland, gardens adviser at Glyndebourne, has some advice.
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Plastic pots revolutionised gardening in the 1960s — but field-grown plants are the future
John Hoyland always opts for bare-root plants if he can — and here's why you should too.
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Irises: 'The next batch isn't even planted yet, but I am already excited about seeing them flowering next year'
John Hoyland, the gardens advisor at Glyndebourne, on how irises with 'elegance and delicacy' are a constant joy.
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John Hoyland: The only garden tools you'll ever need
You can easily blow your gardening budget buying tools for all sorts, says John Hoyland, but don't be fooled: a handful of the right tools is all you need to garden.
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I'm planting a shrubbery and my gardening friends are horrified — but I'll have the last laugh
Some gardeners may scoff at the idea of planting a shrubbery, but not John Hoyland.
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How to grow delphiniums
We may not all be able to grow the sort of delphiniums that are on display at the Chelsea Flower Show, but even in ordinary gardens these statuesque plants still turn heads. John Hoyland shares his expert tips.
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How to grow fritillaries
The exotic snake’s-head fritillary is the only British native of 130 bulbs in this fascinating family, many of which deserve a place in the garden. John Hoyland, garden adviser at Glyndebourne in East Sussex, recommends the best and shares tips on how to grow them, with additional tips from botanical artist and Fritillaria specialist Laurence Hill.
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Clematis: Don't plant climbers — plant clamberers
John Hoyland, the gardens adviser at Glyndebourne in East Sussex, on clematis.
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How to grow tulbaghia in a British country garden
John Hoyland, the gardens adviser at Glyndebourne, shares his advice on how to get South African favourite tulbaghia growing in Britain.
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John Hoyland: The tree planting blunder that kicked off my long line of gardening mistakes
When it comes to trees, says John Hoyland, the more the merrier — but only within reason.
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John Hoyland: The flowers to grow to create your own dye — just as they do at Glyndebourne
John Hoyland, gardens advisor at Glyndebourne, on the extraordinary dye garden that is now being used to create costumes for the famous outdoor opera.
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Best climbing plants for conservatories
Nothing beats the sun glinting through the conservatory windows on a chilly winter day, but what to plant inside? John Hoyland recommends the finest climbers.
