Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2022 i Gardens Illustrated Magazine

It isn't all that long ago that a garden magazine would fill its autumn issue with advice on tidying up the garden for winter, but we now embrace the highlights of the season, appreciating the beauty in the senescence of plants and the lasting interest from many perennials and grasses. This issue, we are indulging fully in autumn with several seasonal gardens, including our cover star, a small city plot that has been transformed into a mini woodland glade, bright with fiery foliage (page 82); and a roof garden in Utrecht (page 46) where designer Erik Funneman has used organically shaped beds and prairie-style planting to act as a foil against the starkness of the city skyline, giving the garden an immersive appeal lasting well into winter. Other elements come…

PLANT NOW November is the perfect month to plant a fruit tree, and this new plum, Prunus domestica ‘Malling Elizabeth’, would make a sweet tribute to the late Queen. Released in the summer to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, ‘Malling Elizabeth’ is a heavy cropping plum that produces fruits with a juicy yellow flesh in July. Bareroot plants cost £31 from frankpmatthews.com Find more plants named for Elizabeth II at gardensillustrated.com/elizabethplants Seeing the light As Christmas creeps closer, it's time once again to head out into some of the UK's best gardens and gaze at glowing lights. From the chance to explore illuminated exotic plants among the famous biomes of the Eden Project in Cornwall (above) to a frostier trail in Edinburgh, where the Royal Botanic Garden will be illuminated…

DIG IN PLANTSPERSON'S FAVOURITES ACER PALMATUM ‘AUREUM’ Japanese maples are some of the most charming small trees to grow. At Gravetye we are lucky to have some beautiful specimens that thrive on our deep, slightly acidic clay and offer breathtaking displays throughout autumn. One of my biggest regrets is not planting more ten years ago, but now is as good a time as any to find space for a new plant. There are many different cultivars to select from, each with its own merits, but at Gravetye we have a spectacular ‘Aureum’, which is said to be one of the largest in England. Height and spread 4m x 3m after ten years. Origin Garden (species Japan). Conditions Moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil; full sun or dappled shade. Hardiness…

Plant tulips As herbaceous perennials die back and soil temperatures lower, it is a good time to plant tulip bulbs. Avoid excessively wet conditions and plant at least 10cm deep to promote strong healthy growth. Check gutters and drains To prevent possible damp and flooding issues during the wet winter weather, ensure gutters, drains and gullies are free of debris and detritus. Keep paths clean It is important to rake and tidy gravel paths, removing fallen leaves, to prevent the build-up of organic matter, which would assist in future weed growth. Stone and wooden surfaces should also be cleaned to reduce slippery conditions. Tidy dahlias Cut back dying stems of dahlias and either lift tubers and dry to store somewhere sheltered over winter or alternatively leave in the ground and…

BUCKETS OF COLOUR As we move steadily from autumn into winter, perennials die back and colour drains from the garden, leaving the overwhelming hue a muddy brown. Containers become more important than ever as a way of introducing colour to otherwise bland areas and are a key tool in extending the garden's season of interest. To counteract the cold and grey, I've chosen plants with warm, tactile foliage and jewel-like flowers. How to achieve the look Container and composition I wanted to use a container that wouldn't detract from the planting within. This simple, vintage galvanised bucket is perfect and with its built-in handle, is ideal to move around the garden to provide interest wherever it is needed. I've used Cordyline australis to provide strong structure to the display, and…

■ Snakebarks are ideally grown in light, moisture-retentive soil; they are tolerant of lime. Drought is challenging, with many trees being defoliated. They are now probably not long-term plants for southeastern England, except in reliably damp places – part of the reassessment of our garden flora that climate change isforcing upon us. ■ Avoid very exposed positions where they will be subject to strong winds or hard frosts, but stem colours are best where there is bright light. ■ Plant the tree carefully, breaking up the rootball to ensure vigorous root growth and firm establishment, and ensure that the root flare (where the stem meets the roots) is at the surface. Never plant more deeply than this; be careful as sometimes trees are potted too deeply by the nurseries. •…

RHS A PLANT FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR by Philip Clayton Dorling Kinderley, £20 ISBN 978-0241544365 Horticulturist Philip Clayton personally selects 365 of the very best plant varieties – one for every day of the year. PLANT A TREE AND RETREE THE WORLD by Ben Raskin Leaping Hare, £16.99 ISBN 978-0711279346 A call to action for us all to plant trees, plus practical advice and insights into the significance of magnificent specimens. WE ARE THE ARK by Mary Reynolds Timber Press, £23.99 ISBN 978-1643261782 A manifesto and a practical guide for readers to turn at least half of their gardens into sanctuaries for nature, creating a patchwork of safe havens around the world. RHS 50 WAYS TO START A GARDEN by Simon Akeroyd Mitchell Beazley, £16.99 ISBN 978-1784728441 This…

Adrian Bloom Adrian argues it's time to think again about Cortaderia selloana, page 70. “Is pampas grass coming back into fashion? Probably not, but it sounds terribly controversial doesn't it?” Mat Reese Mat visits Surreal Succulents in Cornwall, page 86. “Succulents make wonderful exotic additions to any garden. They're particularly suitable for pot culture, and perfectly hardy given good drainage.” Jason Ingram Jason photographs therapeutic gardener Ozichi Brewster, page 68. “Meeting Ozichi was such an enjoyable experience. She was so full of energy and enthusiasm. It really was therapeutic.” CONTRIBUTING EDITORS James Basson James lives in the South of France where he runs Scape Design, a practice specialising in low-maintenance and dry gardens. He is a fervent advocate for creating sustainable landscapes. The winner of four Chelsea Gold medals, he…

1 Into the Woods Head to Kudhva, the off-grid hideout in Cornwall, for a Bonfire Night party with SSAW Collective, a community of chefs, florists and growers. The afternoon and evening event will include talks and dinner cooked over an open fire. 5 November, 4.30pm-12am. From £15. Kudhva, Sanding Road, Trebarwith Strand, Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0HH. ssawcollective.com 2 Wilding Rural Enfield Find out more about rewilding from this online talk by Ian Russell, principal engineer at Enfield Council's Watercourse Team, which will explain how a combination of natural flood management and rewilding measures is helping to improve wildlife habitats in the former royal forest of Enfield Chase. 7 November, 6pm-7pm. £5. londongardenstrust.org 3 Handmade in Britain Browse more than 100 UK-based designers and artists, including Alison Stockmarr's book prints (right),…

Be sure to check opening times. Some garden visits may need to be pre-booked. One of the highlights of the year for me is an autumn trip to Sheffield Park and Garden to see its trees at their most magnificent. This is a wonderful collection of woody plants, and worth a visit any time of year, but autumn is the season for which this landscape is best known and when its bold plantings of mature Nyssa, Acer and Taxodium are in their full splendour. When seen reflected in the lake they create an image of pure magic. Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3QX. Tel 01825 790231, nationaltrust.org.uk The best time to plant a tree is 50 years ago, but the second best time is now, and one of the…

GARDENING TALENT My earliest gardening memories are from spending weekends at my Nan's house. I would help her with jobs, such as growing vegetables and general garden maintenance. The highlight was always picking the veg, which Nan would then add to a delicious Sunday lunch. I'm lucky to work for one of my horticultural heroes John has taught me a huge amount in the four years I have worked for him. His attention to detail is at the highest level, nothing escapes his eagle eye. He's a master of pruning trees and raising tree canopies to create more planting opportunities. He's also a skilled alpine grower and a worldrenowned hepatica grower. I hope one day to be able to pass on my knowledge to other up-and-coming horticulturists. I love visiting…

IN BRIEF What Urban roof garden with natural-style planting. Where Utrecht, the Netherlands. Soil Roof-garden substrate: 95 per cent 5mm lava stone and 5 per cent soil. Size 80 square metres. Climate Temperate, south-facing city garden: Hardiness zone USDA 8. It was about establishing a softer environment against the urban backdrop When Dutch garden designer Erik Funneman was commissioned to design a rooftop garden for an apartment home in the centre of Utrecht, he was determined that it would be neither the archetypal extra ‘room’, nor a typical roof terrace. Instead, to reflect his clients’ passion for plants, he set out to create what he describes as a ‘proper’ garden. “When I started designing the garden, I began with the soil and the planting, rather than the paths and the…

Textile artist Lora Avedian has followed a slightly unusual career path, as she started her professional life as a set designer working on fashion and photography shoots. “I was making a lot of paper props and paper flowers. I really enjoyed making these beautiful, natural objects and trying to replicate nature in a different material,” she says. However, after seven years, she eventually tired of making intricate objects that were thrown away following every shoot. “I wanted to start making things that people could actually use,” she says. A former tutor suggested she sign up for the MA in Mixed Media Textiles at the Royal College of Art, which allowed her to change direction. She had always been interested in textiles, but it was quite a leap. “It felt a…

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Caught on camera Over the past 30 years, Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire has become well known among garden lovers thanks to its annual International Garden Festival. In winter, the estate's Centre for Arts and Nature also hosts an annual photography exhibition, Chaumont-Photo-sur-Loire, which brings together some of the world's best nature photographers. This year's exhibition includes striking black-and-white photographs of trees by English photographer Michael Kenna, set alongside works by French photographers Éric Bourret, Flore and Denis Brihat, whose close-up observations of flowers and vegetables, such as the sliced artichoke heart above, have an almost abstract quality. Until 26 February 2023, admission €14. domaine-chaumont.fr…

November's cooler temperatures slow growth in the garden to a resting pace. Squally showers tug at the deciduous foliage of trees and shrubs, leaving all but the giant oaks leafless. Conspicuous crab apples burn bright with the intense yellow of Malus ‘Comtesse de Paris’ and glowing scarlet fruits of M. x robusta ‘Red Sentinel’ counteracting dull cloudy days. Roses join this uplifting display with their vibrant hips. Rosa rugosa and more modern R. ‘Herbstfeuer’ offer large, colourful fruits, though my favourites include the brick-red flagons of R. moyesii and delicate sprays of R.filipes ‘Kiftsgate’. Despite this slower pace, November can be a busy month for the gardener, tidying and taking stock of the previous growing season while preparing for winter and the following year. Traditionally, the garden would be ‘put…

Ozichi Brewster is the Royal Horticultural Society's first therapeutic gardener, a role that sees her running the Community Well Being Garden at RHS Garden Bridgewater in Manchester. “It's amazing what a garden can do,” she says. “Once people are truly working together, weeding, clearing, tending, then everyone becomes a team and people unite. Horticulture does this so readily and easily, bringing people together.” It's a job she seems made for but she very nearly didn't apply. “I thought I'd stick out like a sore thumb at the RHS,” she says. Luckily for the RHS, her daughter made her see sense. “She said: ‘It's a gardening job, it's made for you.’”And she was right, although Ozichi's route to this ideal job has been far from straightforward. She has always loved nature.…

by Monty Don, photography by Derry Moore BBC Books, £40 ISBN 978-1785947421 In their new book, Monty Don and photographer Derry Moore take us on a guided tour around some of the gardens of Venice. Reviewer Thomas Rutter is a gardener and freelance garden writer. Few would consider Venice a horticultural destination of note. Gondolas, of course. But gardens? Surely not. Yet, in Venetian Gardens, Monty Don and Derry Moore show us a different side of the floating city. We are guided by Don and Moore to many horticultural hotspots in Venice, from the tourist-dense to the fiercely secretive. Moore's photography is transportive. Think cobbled courtyards, ochre-coloured walls, washing hung out to dry and wisterias clinging to crumbling walls alongside a canal. And, of course, several images of Don looking…