Category Archives: garden structure

End of Month View: Let There Be Light

Posted on September 30, 2018 by

There is certainly more light in the garden at the end of September and following the removal of our two trees I was pleased to find that one of our neighbours has decided to cull two of his, for the … Continue reading →

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Colour Me Beautiful…Addendum

Posted on September 25, 2018 by

I must apologise for the first Colour Me Beautiful post that was published a few days ago – it was written later in the day than I intended it to be and, logging the progress of tasks for my own … Continue reading →

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Colour Me Beautiful…Next Year?

Posted on September 22, 2018 by

Whilst blogging friends like Chloris and Ali are celebrating colour in their gardens, rejuvenating my own borders has largely put a stop to any colour except for green – but at least all eight borders are completed, with new plants … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Kaleidoscope

Posted on September 10, 2018 by

It’s good to be back home again after nearly a week away in Ireland with the campervan, and although a neighbour had been watering the greenhouse and pots in our absence it seemed as if the garden was just as … Continue reading →

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Thank you Mr Austin

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

On Wednesday morning I ordered 7 roses from David Austin. Not only was I given a discount when I asked if one might be possible, but the teeny postage charge of £3.95 still applied, even though six of the roses … Continue reading →

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At Last Hurrah!

Posted on July 29, 2018 by

After a couple of months of heat, blue skies and no rain we have finally had a day of welcome coolness, grey skies and RAIN! Yesterday felt damp and there was a little rain, but it was warm and there … Continue reading →

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Making a Mockery

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

I have always said that the Golfer and I make a good team so when one is thinking about how to introduce new roses to the garden a mock-up or ‘mockery’ is just the thing (the Golfer doesn’t like me … Continue reading →

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