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Six on Saturday: Sun and Shade
We have had some very pleasant days this week, warm and mostly sunny and never uncomfortably hot, so lots of gardening jobs have been done – perhaps as well, as our open days are suddenly creeping up really quickly. I … Continue reading
Posted in borders, cutting beds, foliage, Gardening, Gardens, greenhouse, open gardens, roses, seasonal interest, seasonal tasks, Six on Saturday, Spring
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Super Speedy Six on Saturday
Having mentioned before that the rhododendrons seemed to be flowering better than any other year, I can also say that I don’t recollect ever seeing anything with blooms as dense as this before – R. yakushimanum ‘Vintage Rose’ is absolutely … Continue reading
Posted in cutting beds, Gardening, Gardens, seed sowing, Six on Saturday, Spring
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End of April: Some Warmth at Last!
April has been a mixed and breezy month, with April showers and sunny periods, and although it has been pleasant in the sun we have not really felt much warmth from it, with temperatures rarely rising above the mid teens … Continue reading
Posted in borders, cutting beds, End of Month View, Gardening, Gardens, grasses, greenhouse, Spring
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In a Vase on Monday: Strawberries n’ Cream
I was trying to avoid tulips for today’s IAVOM, as they could easily become a mainstay for many weeks; however, these creamy tulips were tucked out of the way where they mightn’t otherwise be seen and, like last week’s fiery … Continue reading
Posted in bulbs, corms and tubers, cutting beds, Gardening, Gardens, In a Vase on Monday, Spring
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Six on Saturday: Always Something
I feel sorry for gardeners who have no incentive to spend time in their gardens in January, especially on the more clement days like those we have had this week – with colder days due soon, however, it might be … Continue reading
Six on Saturday: the Fire at the Heart of the Garden Burns Brightly
I have no idea what has caused this ‘flame’ in the garden, but perhaps it really does symbolise the heart of it. I was not aware of the flame while I was working in the garden today, removing and cleaning … Continue reading
Posted in borders, cutting beds, garden structure, Gardening, Gardens, greenhouse, projects, Six on Saturday, snowdrops
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Six on Saturday: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
The gentlemen may well be resting and making merry but, never one to sit and twiddle my thumbs, I have suddenly found myself in the middle of another project. With only eight weeks until we open the garden again, it … Continue reading
Six on Saturday: the Temperature is Dropping
Both day and nighttime temperatures are dropping here, although nights have only been down to about 3°C so far. I note from my garden diary that I bubblewrapped the greenhouse this week last year, and the Coop soon afterwards; that … Continue reading
Posted in cutting beds, Gardening, Gardens, greenhouse, mason bees, seasonal tasks, Six on Saturday
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Six on Saturday: Not Just a Gift Horse
Our nearby town always puts a lot of effort into its floral displays, on approaches into the town and in the main park at the foot of the castle, and is regularly the winner in its regional category of Britain … Continue reading
Six on Saturday: the Battle Continues
I seem to have been a little lax in the garden of late, the result of weather or other commitments rather than general sloth, but seem to have made up for it this week by ticking off many and varied … Continue reading
Rambling in the Garden 