Snowdrops and crocus are the classic late winter flowers. Last autumn, I planted many snowdrops but it will be several years before they begin to for clumps around the garden giving that classic “white carpet” look. At the moment most … Continue reading
Today was a good day. It began with a trip to the Garden Centre to pick up some compost. I used it while working with the garden pots for most of the afternoon. Eight hebes potted on to larger pots … Continue reading
I don’t know what it is about our garden, but since the year after we naturalised the lawn with daffodils, the shows have been poor. There are several areas under the lawn planted with daffodils, there are about one hundred … Continue reading
At the moment, the two large south-facing Velux windows in my bedroom do not have blinds. At the moment, this isn’t too much of an issue. However, I am noticing that I am beginning to wake up earlier and earlier … Continue reading
I always hear “uh oh” every time I suddenly stop and announce, “I’ve decided”. Well, “I’ve decided” on a couple of things for the garden this coming year: I will grow a Clematis Montana “Rubens” along the fence at the … Continue reading
