Category Archives: projects

Six on Saturday: Always Something

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Cathy

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 →

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Six on Saturday: the Fire at the Heart of the Garden Burns Brightly

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Cathy

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 →

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Wordless Wednesday: Putting It All Back Together Again

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Cathy

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End of the Year: Organised Mayhem at the Bottom of the Garden

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Cathy

In terms of a review of the year as a whole, there is not a lot to say, with it being more a case of consolidation than of change, building on subtle changes made the year before, like moving snowdrops … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Cathy

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 →

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Six on Saturday: Like a Thief in the Night

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Cathy

After a few days of clear sunny days and blue skies, even with a hint of warmth in the sun on Thursday, it was almost inevitable that we would soon be seeing our first frost of the season – and … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: Not Just a Gift Horse

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Cathy

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 →

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Six on Saturday: Keeping Busy

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Cathy

Busy Lizzies continue to amaze me every year with their flower power – those above have been flowering since the beginning of June and show no sign of stopping, despite a large degree of neglect by the gardener; however, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, container & basket plants, Gardening, Gardens, projects, seasonal tasks, seed sowing, Six on Saturday, snowdrops | 25 Comments

Six on Saturday: Boo!

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Cathy

Every year Colchicum ‘Water Lily’ jumps out at me with a resounding ‘boo!’ I know it usually appears around this time, and even cast an eye over its usual spot just a few days ago, but nevertheless it has caught … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: Coming Out

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Cathy

Once our June garden openings were over and a brief period of relaxation was out of the way, thoughts began to turn to changes or things I felt could be improved. As the season progressed, and the garden began to … Continue reading →