Thursday May 23 2013
Hannah's Archive
Gardening with Hannah Genders
Hannah Genders writes a regular gardening column in The Village magazine, bringing readers the benefits of her expertise and experience. Browse the archive of her monthly features here.
The magic of Malvern
Posted on April 21 2013 at 1:37:17
Hannah Genders plans a sustainable garden for the Spring Show.
Natural nuptials
Posted on March 16 2013 at 3:29:27
Hannah Genders visits a nursery supplying organic wedding flowers as well as veg.
Sowing and growing
Posted on February 16 2013 at 11:58:17
Hannah Genders gives some hints on growing veg in a crop rotation system.
Art of Zen gardening
Posted on January 20 2013 at 2:33:38
Hannah Genders is inspired by an Oriental garden in Yorkshire.
Eco house fruition
Posted on November 20 2012 at 2:48:11
Hannah Genders completes her work on a major garden design project in Lyme Regis.
Growing healthy options
Posted on October 22 2012 at 11:56:56
Hannah Genders works with local schoolchildren to promote the joys of producing your own food.
My fruit garden
Posted on September 17 2012 at 2:03:24
Hannah Genders provides an update on her new plot . . .
The rose man
Posted on August 19 2012 at 12:42:25
Hannah Genders chats to ‘The Rose Man’ of Alvechurch in his colourful garden.
The soul of Chelsea
Posted on June 27 2012 at 11:26:12
Hannah Genders discovers Jubilee exhibits and a special charity garden at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
Rules of attraction
Posted on May 18 2012 at 2:23:37
Hannah Genders advises on ways to bring bees and butterflies to the garden.
Seeds of the future. . .
Posted on April 20 2012 at 2:12:00
Hannah Genders gets involved in an exotic project in the name of charity.
My April vegetable garden
Posted on March 23 2012 at 9:56:35
Hannah Genders takes us through her plans for growing plenty of vegetables this spring.
A hidden gem
Posted on February 18 2012 at 11:46:38
Hannah Genders introduces a secret garden concealed in the heart of London.
New year, new project
Posted on January 18 2012 at 2:50:22
Hannah Genders looks forward to work on an exciting commission.
The humble holly
Posted on November 24 2011 at 3:00:23
Hannah Genders explores the traditions of this festive foliage.
Natural play
Posted on October 21 2011 at 1:19:06
Hannah Genders helps youngsters to get away from the screen and into the great outdoors.
A courtyard transformed
Posted on September 17 2011 at 11:18:31
Hannah Genders shares the tale of a dramatic makeover for an enclosed garden.
Divide and rule
Posted on August 25 2011 at 1:41:26
Hannah Genders explains the best way to revitalise your perennials at the start of autumn.
Chelsea style
Posted on June 30 2011 at 3:23:18
Hannah Genders picks her favourites from this year’s Chelsea show gardens.
Golden garden
Posted on May 20 2011 at 1:40:25
Hannah Genders sees all the hard work pay off as her design wins gold at Malvern.
My Malvern tribute
Posted on April 17 2011 at 12:43:30
Hannah Genders designs a very special show garden in memory of her mum.
Growing with kids
Posted on March 20 2011 at 9:22:33
Hannah Genders describes a schools project that encourages children to grow produce.
Update your planting
Posted on February 20 2011 at 2:54:33
Hannah Genders revisits one of her previous projects and offers advice on maintaining an attractive garden.
Awards for Tree of Life
Posted on January 15 2011 at 2:34:49
Hannah Genders continues the story of an award-winning charity garden.
Berry Christmas!
Posted on November 19 2010 at 3:01:17
Hannah Genders celebrates some of the colourful plants that brighten our gardens at this time of year.
Plotting a potager
Posted on October 18 2010 at 5:42:58
Hannah Genders plans the creation of a decorative vegetable garden.
Autumn colour
Posted on September 17 2010 at 5:27:22
Hannah Genders finds some autumnal inspiration at a display garden.
Community gardening
Posted on August 10 2010 at 5:19:14
Hannah Genders looks to the future of food production, from English villages to urban America.
Chelsea’s winners
Posted on June 21 2010 at 4:11:43
Hannah Genders enjoys the heat of competition at England’s top flower show.
Border control
Posted on May 15 2010 at 1:10:53
Hannah Genders explains how to create a cottage garden border full of colour.
Getting going on growing
Posted on April 16 2010 at 6:19:10
Try growing your own veg – you’ll soon be hooked, writes Hannah Genders.
Help schools get growing
Posted on March 16 2010 at 5:08:10
Hannah Genders gets involved with an educational initiative . . .
Early days . . .
Posted on February 12 2010 at 9:14:10
Hannah Genders waits to see what surprises her new garden will spring.
Tree of Life
Posted on January 17 2010 at 8:45:10
Hannah Genders sees a very special garden project come nearer to completion.
Woody wonders
Posted on November 15 2009 at 9:49:10
Hannah Genders wanders among a few of her favourite trees.
New house, new garden
Posted on October 20 2009 at 7:17:10
Hannah Genders plans to take her time as she gets to know the growing conditions around her new home.
Colour all year long
Posted on September 17 2009 at 9:47:10
Hannah Genders suggests her top six plants for keeping your garden bright and beautiful whatever the season.
A taste of the tropics
Posted on August 21 2009 at 5:56:10
Hannah Genders takes a trip to an African paradise – just up the road from here!
Chelsea’s class shows
Posted on June 09 2009 at 7:50:10
Hannah Genders enjoys one of the best years she can remember at Chelsea.
Malvern in the springtime
Posted on May 16 2009 at 7:38:10
Hannah Genders finds her delight tinged with disappointment at Malvern’s Spring Show.
Natural heights
Posted on April 13 2009 at 12:40:50
Climbers will bring a whole new dimension to your garden, writes Hannah Genders.
Shoots and leaves
Posted on March 16 2009 at 5:57:42
Growing your own vegetables is a cheap, simple and healthy option, says Hannah Genders.
Colours of spring
Posted on February 17 2009 at 2:43:09
Hannah Genders visits a colourful bulb meadow and advises on how to create your own.
A garden of hope
Posted on January 18 2009 at 4:40:34
Hannah Genders reports on the progress of a very special garden.
Flowers afloat
Posted on November 18 2008 at 11:45:43
Hannah Genders scrubs up for a voyage of discovery.
The incr-edibles
Posted on October 18 2008 at 2:21:22
The Malvern Autumn show was a giant success, writes Hannah Genders.
Furniture with a future
Posted on September 20 2008 at 3:03:46
Hannah Genders finds the perfect bench to complement a sustainable garden design.
The common touch
Posted on August 17 2008 at 12:12:29
Hannah Genders enjoys a taste of country life based on centuries of tradition.
A privileged peek at Chelsea
Posted on June 23 2008 at 12:27:02
Hannah Genders enjoys the latest trends in garden design at the biggest annual flower show.
Going for gold
Posted on May 20 2008 at 3:37:53
Hannah Genders talks to designers at the Malvern Spring Show.
A natural memorial
Posted on April 21 2008 at 11:06:30
Hannah Genders surveys a site where she has been asked to help to create a very special garden.
Growing gains
Posted on March 18 2008 at 2:53:19
Hannah Genders plants some ideas for anyone who would like to enjoy the pleasures of eating home-grown vegetables and fruit.