Vibrant cottage garden flowers in the hazy summer sunshine - 1
    1. Red Sunflower
    1. Celosia
    1. Panicle Hydrangea
    1. Dinner Plate Dahlia
    1. Nasturtium
    1. Fragrant English Roses
    1. Peonies
    1. Bee Balm
    1. Gerbera Daisy
    1. Zinnia Elegans
    1. Alstroemeria
    1. Hollyhock

Melanie is an experienced gardener and has worked in homes and gardens media for over 20 years. She previously served as Editor on Period Living magazine, and worked for Homes & Gardens , Gardening Etc , Real Homes , and Homebuilding & Renovating . Melanie has spent the last few years transforming her own garden, which is constantly evolving as a work in progress. She is also a passionate organic home grower, having experimented with almost every type of vegetable at some point. In her home, Melanie tends to an extensive houseplant collection and is particularly fond of orchids.