PLANT PLANNING

With the immense heat this year, our gardens have suffered. I’ve been taking notes with my trusty notebook and pencil of what’s looking the best and what’s flagging for future summer planting. Topping the sun worshipping list were the big begonias, with such stunning huge flowers, along with cannas. Poor old sweet peas were bottom with bleached leaves and sad flowers. Many more will be added to my list, I’m sure. Sylvia Monk, by email Simon says: A great tip, Sylvia. This year has really shown we need to think carefully about our future planting choices and what survives best.