Belinda Goldsmith Garden Design

02/01/2021

A beautiful winter's day walk around the lake at Stourhead....

11/06/2020

Why the king of butterflies is set for a comeback: Purple Emperor heads for record numbers this summer! 💜

Article from Daily Mail 👉 butrfli.es/PurpleEmperorComeback

02/12/2019

For those who want a garden to be productive as well as attractive, the vegetable garden is often relegated to the far end of the plot. But this town garden was designed to allow flowers and vegetables to grow side by side in raised beds adjacent to the man sitting area, with the furthest end then becoming a small woodland garden.
See my website for more photos:
http://www.belinda-goldsmith.co.uk/an-informal-productive-town-garden/

11/01/2018

It's not often I get a complete blank canvas to work on, but last year such an opportunity came my way. For more photos of the project, follow the link to my website:

Location: Hampshire Brief: To transform a large, empty plot into an informal, colourful country garden. This sizeable plot at the rear of a new build house was

29/09/2017

Most of us don't have a bottomless purse when it comes to making improvements to the garden, but that needn't be an obstacle to creating an attractive outdoor space.... check out http://www.belinda-goldsmith.co.uk/making-over-a-garden-on-a-budget/ for a few ideas

25/01/2017

Winter in the garden doesn't have to be all dead leaves and nothing of any interest going on, and a recent visit to the winter garden at Mottisfont Abbey in Hampshire was a timely reminder of that - check out http://www.belinda-goldsmith.co.uk/winter-cheer-a-visit-to-mottisfont-abbey-in-hampshire/

10/05/2016

Advanced notice for an open garden in Midhurst! Alison Procter who won a prize for her garden in last year's 'Midhurst in Bloom' is having an open garden day!

18/02/2016

It probably won't have escaped your notice that we're well into snowdrop season at the moment, and now is a great time to plant them, as you plant them 'in the green', i.e. with their leaves and even flowers on. Most garden centres, even market stalls and some florists, are selling them at the moment ( and throughout February) in bundles - highly recommended for an inexpensive bit of winter cheer!:) - check out http://www.belinda-goldsmith.co.uk/snowdrops-a-prelude-to-spring/

06/01/2016

A little bit of colour to brighten a gloomy winter's day...

This plate of winter bedding plants is proof that winter doesn't have to be colourless! We also have some great tips on flowers and foliage suitable for containers that can brighten up a patio or balcony, giving colour and interest over the cold season: www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=584

13/11/2015

I love this simple explanation by Chris Packham for the glorious colours of autumn..well worth viewing

Chris Packham explains the science behind the glory of autumn

02/11/2015

Good news for wildlife-loving gardeners - don't feel guilty about not religiously raking up all those fallen leaves covering the lawn and flower beds this autumn, as they have huge benefits for all manner of wildlife. Just check out the Autumnwatch link below.....

Is your garden ready for winter wildlife?

20/10/2015

Was looking online to source some large, tasteful terracotta pots for a client and came across these. I'm not sure all my key search words are covered here, and maintenance/watering could be an issue!