Winter Garden

Plants Gallery | The Distinctive Gardener | Ealing W5, west London
Red Chard - the bright red stems of this wonderful vegetable make a real statement as the garden moves into winter. Visit my site The Distinctive Gardener | For garden design, planting inspiration and gardening services local to Ealing and west London.
Plants Gallery | The Distinctive Gardener | Ealing W5, west London
Passion flower 'Lavender Lady' that still flowers well into December. Visit my site The Distinctive Gardener | For garden design, planting inspiration and gardening services local to Ealing and west London.
Plants Gallery | The Distinctive Gardener | Ealing W5, west London
Whilst out in Richmond Park in January, I came across this wonderful Witch Hazel tree in full flower. These trees not only look wonderful on a dull winter day, but also have the most wonderful scent. Visit my site The Distinctive Gardener | For garden design, planting inspiration and gardening services local to Ealing and west London.
Plants Gallery | The Distinctive Gardener | Ealing W5, west London
Monkey Puzzle tree in early December. The dew and the fog magically brought out the cobwebs ! Visit my site The Distinctive Gardener | For garden design, planting inspiration and gardening services local to Ealing and west London.
Plants Gallery | The Distinctive Gardener | Ealing W5, west London
Helleborus Foetidis - this plant provides a much needed nectar source for bees and insects in late winter. They produce long-lasting, bell-shaped, light green flowers with a deep purple edging from January to April. Visit my site The Distinctive Gardener | For garden design, planting inspiration and gardening services local to Ealing and west London.
Plants Gallery | The Distinctive Gardener | Ealing W5, west London
Crocus - it's always a surprise when these emerge and you are lucky enough to see something so vibrant and uplifting! Visit my site The Distinctive Gardener | For garden design, planting inspiration and gardening services local to Ealing and west London.
Plants Gallery | The Distinctive Gardener | Ealing W5, west London
Helleborus Niger | Hellebores are wonderful plants for winter colour and interest. There are now lots of exciting shades in pink and purple available at garden centres and from specialist nurseries. Visit my site The Distinctive Gardener | For garden design, planting inspiration and gardening services local to Ealing and west London.
Plants Gallery | The Distinctive Gardener | Ealing W5, west London
The feathery plumes of black Kale - apparently these taste better after the first frost! Visit my site The Distinctive Gardener | For garden design, planting inspiration and gardening services local to Ealing and west London.
Front Garden with Curved Paths and Circular Beds
Front Garden with Curved Paths and Circular Beds | Garden Design by The Distinctive Gardener | Ealing W5, west London
Plants Gallery | The Distinctive Gardener | Ealing W5, west London
So many plants were still blooming in December, including this David Austin Rose 'The Alnwick Rose', with beautiful cream petals blending into classic soft pink
Plants Gallery | The Distinctive Gardener | Ealing W5, west London
Wow! I think the gnome must have jumped off this toadstool when it saw me coming!