Our common name for narcissus, daffodil, is believed to stem from a linguistic corruption linked with another Mediterranean flower, asphodel, getting caught up with the Dutch article de, creating the moniker we use today. Despite this indistinct path to its own name, it is one which has become widely spoken and adored.
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Propagation Expert Emily's Favourite Tools
This week, Head Gardener Åsa catches up with Emily, our Propagation Expert, to find out which gardening tools she couldn’t be without.
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POSTED 25th October 2026
Weekly catch up with garden and propagation
Find out what the propagation and garden teams have been up to this week.
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POSTED 22nd October 2026
Weekly catch up with garden and propagation
Find out what the propagation and garden teams have been up to this week.
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POSTED 15th October 2026
Eremurus: The Garden’s most sumptuous spires
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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POSTED 9th October 2026
Weekly catch up with garden and propagation
Find out what the propagation and garden teams have been up to this week.
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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