Cushion plants with Alex Ruairí

Jay discusses his passion for the plants in both his home garden in Vancouver, Canada and his rock gardening cabin. Jay grows a wide range of plants across these two locations. He takes us through some of his experiences growing these plants and some of the people that inspired him to do so.

A chat about the gems the Pacific North West (NW North America) has to offer. Linda has a particular affinity for her natives lands of Washington State.

A catch up with an Italian plantsman I befriended while working in Oregon. We enjoyed hikes and visits to nurseries, including a 8 hours drive to collect some Pinus lambertiana (Sugar Pine) cones - the longest pine cones in the world. Things everyone does when in America I'm sure... Luca has since moved to Australia, working for one of the best nurseries in the country.

I look back at my time at the Schachen alpine garden in Southern Germany last year. A truly otherworldly garden surrounded by mountains.

Alex explains his passion for cushion plants, some of his favourites and how to grow them. Alex can be contacted via Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/alex.osullivan.311

Chris guides us with an in depth look into the complicated genus Sorbus. New taxonomic changes are explained with reference to horticultural methods, botany, genetics and growing conditions .

Ian guides us through his experience with Erythroniums. Ian Young's Weekly Bulb Log Diary and Erythroniums in Cultivation are available to download for free at www.srgc.net

A look at the connections between ancient Greek mythology and plants.