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Field Notes | Winter pruning guide

In Ashley James' latest Field Notes column, he shares the three pruning cuts every gardener should know, his favourite tools, and practical advice for everything from roses and hydrangeas to fruit trees and wisteria.

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Enduring romance | Red Hill Cottage

How do you create a romantic cottage garden – with all the charm you would expect – while also facing the realities of hot summers and limited water? Landscape designer Ashley James shows us how careful planting can deliver beauty that stands up to the elements.

Garden designer Ashley James tending his rural flower garden in Victoria Australia.

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Introducing Ashley James | Our new gardening columnist

We’re excited to announce the newest columnist to Sage Journal, Australian garden designer, Ashley James. In his first piece, he shares where his love of gardening began and how his romantic, European-inspired style took shape.

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A rural cottage garden with sentimental significance | Donvale Cottage

This enchanting garden transports you to a world of romance and tranquillity. Nestled in the heart of the countryside, the picturesque cottage garden is surrounded by lush perennial plantings, creating a haven of natural beauty.

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The Fairytale Garden | An enchanting family garden in Melbourne

Blossoming flowers dance in the gentle breeze, while lush greenery provides a sense of serenity. This garden, by Ashley James, is straight out of a fairytale book, where nature and imagination intertwine.

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