Christmas is over, we’ve had the shortest day and spring is creeping nearer each day. After constant rain last month which seemed to last forever, it has been lovely to get some time in the garden after Christmas and to…
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Getting into the garden – October 2019
September was a month of two extremes’. Some stunning warm days, followed by torrential rain at the end of the month, however the garden still has lots of colour to enjoy. On those beautiful warm days, I got around to…
Getting into the garden – September 2019
Schools are back and autumn has arrived. There is that autumnal smell in the mornings that reminds me of being a child and going back to school, the leaves are starting to fall and my garden is being bombarded with…
Getting into the garden – August 2019
My garden has entered its mid summer phase, the echinaceas, agapanthus and hydrangeas are at their peak and filling out the garden well. This is our 7th summer here and it is coming together nicely this year and starting to…
Getting into the garden – July 2019
Summer seems to be finally here, and the garden has had a heady scent from my Philadelphus Belle Etoile for the last few weeks. My children call it the bubblegum plant as funnily enough that is what it smells of,…
Getting into the garden – June 2019
June, we are on the cusp of summer, frosts have gone and so have the spring bulbs. The borders are filling out and you can start to see where there are gaps that give you an opportunity to take a…
Getting into the garden – May 2019
Isn’t this the best month of the year! The greens are so vibrant, and make a stunning backdrop for all the other colours appearing. The wisteria, tulips, Chinese redbud and creeping phlox have burst into flower, whilst growing up through…
Getting into the garden – April 2019
Spring is well and truly here, primroses are at their best, trees are blossoming, tulips and bluebells are starting to flower and alliums are on their way. Every day you can spot new growth and it’s always great to get…
Getting into the garden – March 2019
And we’re off… February 2019 was the warmest on record, and as gardeners we’re all so excited to see our gardens bursting back into life. Its happening, the daffodils , crocuses and snowdrops are out, and shrubs are budding up and showing new growth.