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  • Greenhouse Down

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    We have a temporary walk-in plastic greenhouse that has sat on the patio since last October, protecting the semi-tender plants we have. In such a small garden, the only place for …

  • Back to Snow

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    This time last year, we’d already had a few barbecues and eaten alfresco after work, the tender plants were out on the patio and I was well into the tidy …

  • Winter Freeze

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    We’ve had a cold spell where temperatures have hovered around zero or lower for a few weeks and most places have had snow, some much more than others. We’ve not …

  • Arrested Development

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    It’s slow gardening month and I’m somewhat grateful. The weather has turned particularly cold this week throughout the UK and we’ve had snow that’s actually settled. Some places have had …

  • Sarcococca Berries

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    Last year, I planted a Christmas Box or Sweet Box – also known as Sarcococca Confusa – in the front garden to have something to sniff on the way out. …

  • Frosty Days

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    It has been particularly cold in these last few weeks. With regularly clear night skies and sunny but cold days, much of the frost hasn’t melted and just keeps on …

  • Last-Minute Tulips

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    Well, I’ve had the most wonderful two weeks on the beautiful sub-tropical paradise island of Maderia. The holiday meant that things have gotten rather behind on here so there’s some …

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