Ann Janes
One time Watford Observer columnist Ann Janes returns to the newspaper fold with her gardening blog in which she shares some personal views and tips on how to prepare, plant and maintain your garden. Ann has a life long love of beautiful gardens, both great and small, and is particularly interested in the history of garden design. She will also aim to address your gardening problems if you post them at the end of her column.
One time Watford Observer columnist Ann Janes returns to the newspaper fold with her gardening blog in which she shares some personal views and tips on how to prepare, plant and maintain your garden. Ann has a life long love of beautiful gardens, both great and small, and is particularly interested in the history of garden design. She will also aim to address your gardening problems if you post them at the end of her column.
Latest articles from Ann Janes
Slugs, slugs and even more slugs
After the wettest winter since records began we have been left to deal with a surfeit of slugs and snails.
TELEVISION - AT LAST A TREAT FOR GARDENERS
Speaking as a gardener I often feel that horticulture and gardening are a poor relation when it comes to television coverage.
ANEMONES - A SURE SOURCE OF BRILLIANT COLOUR
When we think of anemones we visualise the brightly coloured flowers that we love to see whether in the local florists or on market stalls.
CAN SPRING REALLY BE NEARLY HERE?
After so many weeks of gloomy days and heavy rain it doesn't seem possible that we experiencing sunshine and blue skies.