Category Archives: seed sowing

Six on Saturday: Excitement Mounts

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Cathy

We have had a few days away visiting my Mum, and although I wouldn’t usually choose to leave the garden at this time of year it was a case of needs must. Fortunately, one of our neighbours can be relied … Continue reading →

Posted in foliage, Gardening, Gardens, greenhouse, herbaceous perennials, seed sowing, Six on Saturday, Spring | 11 Comments

Six on Saturday, Including Some Lessons

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Cathy

If there is a lesson to be learned about the rose above, ‘Phyllis Bide’, it is not to overlook what is in front of your face. Planted outside the front door a few years ago to replace, on a whim, … Continue reading →

Posted in bulbs, corms and tubers, Gardening, Gardens, greenhouse, roses, seasonal tasks, seed sowing, Six on Saturday, snowdrops, Winter, winter interest | 22 Comments

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 →

Posted in cutting beds, garden structure, Gardening, Gardens, greenhouse, open gardens, projects, seasonal tasks, seed sowing, Six on Saturday, snowdrops, Winter, winter interest | 33 Comments

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 →

Posted in container & basket plants, cutting beds, Gardening, Gardens, greenhouse, projects, rain, seasonal tasks, seed sowing, Six on Saturday | 36 Comments

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: In the Greenhouse

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Cathy

A couple of those commenting on this blog recently have expressed surprise at how ‘tidy’ the greenhouse was, so this post is designed to shatter that misguided illusion. Firstly, I want to make it clear that what is shown above … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Gardening, Gardens, greenhouse, propagation, seed sowing, Six on Saturday | 15 Comments

Six on Saturday: Some Good Doers

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Cathy

It’s hard to tell whether it is just the natural scheme of things or if the last twelve month’s weather conditions have made a difference, but there are a number of things in the garden that have proved to be … Continue reading →

Posted in annuals, cutting beds, Gardening, Gardens, herbaceous perennials, seed sowing, Six on Saturday, Summer | 42 Comments

Six on Saturday: In Need of Rain

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Cathy

Like many places, we are much in need of rain, having not had anything other than a brief smattering for a month. The forecast suggests some places might have thundery storms in response to today’s temperatures in the high 20s, … Continue reading →

Posted in borders, cutting beds, dahlias, fruit, Gardening, Gardens, grasses, greenhouse, herbaceous perennials, seed sowing, Six on Saturday | 30 Comments

Six on Saturday: No Room at the Inn

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Cathy

As I move towards the end of seed sowing for this time of the year, I am increasingly aware of the demands on space in the working greenhouse. So far, I have sown over 60 different seeds since January, with … Continue reading →

Posted in cutting beds, dahlias, Gardening, Gardens, greenhouse, seasonal tasks, seed sowing, Six on Saturday | 34 Comments

Six on Saturday: Down to the Nitty Gritty

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Cathy

With our February garden opening and a visit to my Mum out of the way, there has finally been an opportunity to catch up on outstanding ‘winter’ tasks, many of which had been postponed due to the ground being frozen … Continue reading →