Then there is sea holly (Eryngium amethystinum). This was a challenge for me to grow. Not because it is delicate, but because it really only thrives in dreadful soil — sandy, infertile, and dry. My ...

You’ll find eryngium growing wild around Ireland’s coastline but it also makes a great addition to the garden By John Manley, Politics Correspondent July 05, 2025 at 6:00am BST ...

At West Dean Gardens in Sussex, our expert has been trialling a new way to garden to counter the effects of extreme weather ...