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February 2012

  • Snowdrops and Crocus

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    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 …

  • Potting and Pottering

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    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 …

  • Just a Few Daffodils

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    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 …

  • February Dawn Chorus

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    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 …

  • I’ve decided…

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    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 …

  • My! My! Time Flies!

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    I don’t mention the front garden much, mainly because I don’t give it much attention. I go through brief periods of spending time on it in between longer periods of …

  • Staying Inside

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    It’s the weekend, it’s a beautifully clear and sunny day and I’m not going outside. Despite the clear skies and the strong sunshine, it still feels very cold. The garden …

  • Beware Flattened Plants

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    A serious problem for some gardens is the risk of the weight of snow bringing down tree limbs or sections of large plants, especially evergreen plants where there are leaves …

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