Few plants make quite such a dramatic statement in the garden as eremurus, commonly known as foxtail lilies or desert candles. Their towering flower spikes bring height, colour and a real sense of theatre to the border. In this week's feature we highlight two of our of our favourites.
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Weekly catch up with garden and propagation
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POSTED 7th October 2026
Listening to the Garden
As October begins, the garden is still experiencing unusually warm temperatures, but the recent rain has revealed an encouraging lesson in resilience. Plants that appeared scorched and lifeless after the summer heat are beginning to produce fresh growth, highlighting the importance of patience and resisting the urge to cut back or replace plants too quickly.
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POSTED 6th October 2026
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POSTED 1st October 2026
Wild Words from the Ground - September
Welcome to our blogs featuring the photos and sightings of wildlife in the garden (and outreach sites like Chattowood, and the Meanwhile Garden and Albert Roundabout in Colchester) by our staff.
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POSTED 30th September 2026
My year as a trainee at Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens
Mattie our Trainee reflects on their year spent gardening here at Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens.
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POSTED 24th September 2026
Weekly catch up with garden and propagation
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POSTED 23rd September 2026