Robin Lane Fox: Financial Times Gardening Column Archive
This collection comprises a series of gardening columns by Robin Lane Fox for the Financial Times, spanning from late 2025 to April 2026. The articles provide expert horticultural advice, seasonal planting guides, and cultural reflections on gardens globally. Key topics include the transformation of London’s Royal Parks under new leadership, the impact of climate change on tree selection, and the preservation efforts of the Millennium Seed Bank. Fox explores specific plant varieties such as roses, pelargoniums, and snowdrops, while also discussing the historical and literary significance of gardens, referencing figures like Shakespeare and Turgenev. The columns offer practical tips for British gardeners, addressing challenges like soil moisture retention, pest control, and selecting resilient plants for warmer futures. Additionally, the text highlights international garden destinations, including Lahore, Madrid, and Belgium, blending botanical science with aesthetic appreciation. This archive serves as both a practical guide for enthusiasts and a commentary on the evolving relationship between humans, nature, and cultural heritage in horticulture.
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Robin Lane Fox: Financial Times Gardening Column Archive
This collection comprises a series of gardening columns by Robin Lane Fox for the Financial Times, spanning from late 2025 to April 2026. The articles provide expert horticultural advice, seasonal planting guides, and cultural reflections on gardens globally. Key topics include the transformation of London’s Royal Parks under new leadership, the impact of climate change on tree selection, and the preservation efforts of the Millennium Seed Bank. Fox explores specific plant varieties such as roses, pelargoniums, and snowdrops, while also discussing the historical and literary significance of gardens, referencing figures like Shakespeare and Turgenev. The columns offer practical tips for British gardeners, addressing challenges like soil moisture retention, pest control, and selecting resilient plants for warmer futures. Additionally, the text highlights international garden destinations, including Lahore, Madrid, and Belgium, blending botanical science with aesthetic appreciation. This archive serves as both a practical guide for enthusiasts and a commentary on the evolving relationship between humans, nature, and cultural heritage in horticulture.
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