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The Blackberry Garden
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Blog about my garden, how I feel about it and what inspires me to garden
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Irritating Plant of the Month - August 2018
Its been a while since I have had a plant irritation, I looked back and it was March since something had created enough ire in me to require a shaming. I... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
A Letter to the Garden - August 2018
Dear garden When I last wrote to you I promised I would write more often, well it is less than a year since I last wrote to you so I shall claim this as a... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
A Drosera Called Barry
Until very recently I would have told you that I am not a huge fan of carnivorous plants. Like most people I find Venus flytraps quite fascinating, but I have... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
Wordless Wednesday - Bee off
Oh the joys of writing about an actual quince, after all these years of waiting: to not only have a quince, but then I get to watch it develop and ripen. Well, ... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
A Celebration of 40 Years of Mr Fothergill's
One of my favourite events in the year is my visit to Mr Fothergill's trial grounds. The staff are always so welcoming and knowledgeable and being able to... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
Tree Following August 2018 - The Quince Count Continued
It has been a hot dry month, so it is with some trepidation I begin the Quince-count. Please remember you have to read this in the voice of the Count from... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
Book Review: from Blenheim to Chartwell by Stefan Buczacki
from Blenheim to Chartwell: the untold story of Churchill's houses and gardens. When I was asked if I would review this book I have to confess I did not know a... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
An Interlude at Hanbury Hall
There are few things I enjoy more than fitting a garden visit into a day when I was not expecting to be able to do so. It was a delight to realise I was passin... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
End of Month Review July 2018
July has thankfully ended with rain, a lot of rain. I cannot begin to tell you how much this rain has been needed. When I wrote the June EoMR I said it was ho... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
Wordless Wednesday- Lily
Oh the joys of writing about an actual quince, after all these years of waiting: to not only have a quince, but then I get to watch it develop and ripen. Well, ... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
The Echium Achievement
I have been in love with echiums since the first time I saw them. They come in different sizes and colours, but their towers of flowers always entrance me. I... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
Dry
It is now around six weeks since we had any proper rain in Leicester. Lots of people are saying how it is the longest period of no rain and heat since 1976. ... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
Wordless Wednesday - Hovering Close to the Abyss
Oh the joys of writing about an actual quince, after all these years of waiting: to not only have a quince, but then I get to watch it develop and ripen. Well, ... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
The New Belvoir Flower and Garden Festival
One of the most looked forward to events this year has been the new B elvoir Flower and Garden Festival. The show is the brain-child and creation of Andy... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
Parham Garden Weekend's 25th Anniversary
One of my very favourite events of the year is my visit to Parham House and Gardens. This year was extra special as they were celebrating 25 years of the Garde... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
Wordless Wednesday - Marigold
Oh the joys of writing about an actual quince, after all these years of waiting: to not only have a quince, but then I get to watch it develop and ripen. Well, ... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
Denmans Garden - Visited at Last!
Regular readers will know that around this time of year I head southwards to visit Parham House and Gardens for their Garden Weekend. I will write about this... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
RHS Hampton Court Flower Show Part 2 - the Show Gardens and More
Did I mention it was really really hot when I went to RHS Hampton Court Flower Show? Well it was and it is a credit to all the growers and constructors of the... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
Wordless Wednesday - Red
Oh the joys of writing about an actual quince, after all these years of waiting: to not only have a quince, but then I get to watch it develop and ripen. Well, ... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME -
Treefollowing July 2018 - the Count Begins
Patience pays off, (not that I have really been patient but....) the waiting for Quince Major to mature to quincing capabilities has finally fruited (see what... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2018 GARDENING, HOME