Archive - HOME & HORT by JP Clark

The Design History of the Pride Flag

And why I think it’s time to embrace the original flag and its true meaning.

Jun 22 •

Midweek Musings #13

A Video on How to Save Plants from the Reduced Section, a Sneak Peek of a Shady Border, Exciting Garden Canopy Plans, a Dahlia Update, and an Unusual…

Jun 19 •

The Barn Garden Diaries: The Beginnings of a Design

Simple Tricks for Marking Out Borders & Creating Perfect Ovals. Plus my Design & Planting Ideas. But, my god, how difficult is it to get two gay…

Jun 15 •

Simple Pleasures: Finding Happiness in Faffing & Seemingly Pointless Things

Plus - Let’s play ‘Guess the amount of beads in the jars’ - WIN a year’s subscription!

Jun 12 •

13 Homes For Sale Where ‘The Holiday’ Was Filmed

Bag a country cottage before winter sets in. You may even find love!

Jun 8 •

The Barn Garden Diaries: The First Flower Bed

From a gravel bed of weeds & thugs to an almost finished new border.

Jun 1

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May 2025

The Colourful Collision of Interior and Garden Design at Chelsea 2025

But…is it all just a tad similar?

May 25 •

Strong Beauty: The Glasshouse Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025

An exclusive interview with garden designer Jo Thompson, a closer look at the garden that should win Best In Show, and why it matters.

May 20 •

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Transforming the Barn: The Approved Plans

3D renders of the plans, architectural drawings and all the gossip that I haven’t been able to talk about until now.

May 18 •

Dollops of Joy #2 - Free to read!

Planning Permission News! The Best English Tomatoes I’ve Ever Tasted, Spring Lilacs & Musings on Alone Time.

May 15 •

The Instagram Home Renovation Trends That Will Lose You Money

But, does it really matter if they bring you inordinate amounts of joy? Another bumper edition not to be missed!

May 11 •

54 Things I know to be True on My Birthday

Me, me and a little bit more about me! Did I mention me?

May 4 •

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