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• Mind The Gap

  

  Gaps in the garden and plant borders, don't we all have them? Or maybe not. At least we do anyway, especially in the jungle area. Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Strike a Pose

  

  Knickers Knickers loves to watch what we are doing in the garden, either trying to help or asking for extra attention if we have ignored him! This post is (c)... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Fling 2014: Rhone Street Gardens

  

  One of the highlights of the Fling was to visit the Rhone Street Gardens, home of Fling organiser Scott, his partner Norm, assorted cats, neighbourhood... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• They Look Like Flowers

  

  On my recent trip to our little succulent greenhouse I can't help but especially notice the group of Aeoniums on the right hand side by the door. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• How Much Perfection?

  

  After seeing so many perfect looking gardens in Portland recently, and whilst tidying up in our garden earlier I found myself thinking and wondering, how much... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Rain - The Garden in July

  

  On my way home from work this evening I was mentally preparing myself to be doing another long bout of watering the garden. Instead what I came home to was... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Front of House Plants Update

  

  Last May I featured the front of our house and how we've finally taken the time to sort out the potted plants there and make the area tidy. So how is it... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• The Royal College of Physicians Garden

  

  My alter ego, you know the sort that pays bills, as a clinician has seen myself attending numerous conferences and symposiums hosted at the function halls of th... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Fling 2014: McMenamins Kennedy School

  

  After visiting Loree's Garden (which will come up later on), we made the fairly short walk to Kennedy School, which is a former elementary school in Portland. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Fling 2014: Chickadee Gardens

  

  One of the highlights of the Garden Bloggers Fling was to visit the gardens of fellow bloggers. This can be a strange experience as sometimes the layout of the... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Fling 2014: JJ De Sousa

  

  I thought about how best to cover the fling, should we cover it chronologically, by location, type, by day, or even by colour? Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• A Beautiful Experience

  

  We just got back home from attending the Garden Blogger's Fling last weekend in Portland, Oregon and we had such a great time! Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Morning Glory in the Garden of Sean Hogan

  

  On our first morning in Portland, Oregon we spent some time perusing and relaxing in the private garden of horticulturist Sean Hogan, who is also the owner of... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2014 - Floral Marquee

  

  Our coverage on this year's Hampton Court Flower Show continues with scenes inside the fabulous Floral Marquee! Mark Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2014 - Show Gardens

  

  We had a fantastic time spent today at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show, catching up with friends and taking inspiration from the plants and displays at the... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Lazy Summer Days

  

  Ahh Summer! You dream about it all winter and when it actually arrives it's something to savour. I know summer heat can get intense and even oppressive on some... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Product Review: Evolution Aqua Evo 55

  

  Our koi pond has been up and running for just over a year now, and so far things seem to be working as intended. We were recently offered the opportunity to... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Ten Minute Blog

  

  Gaz gave me a challenge if could do a blog in ten minutes. Always up for a challenge, I took it on as it's a good opportunity for another random mix sort of... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• An English Deviation

  

  We were on our way to a garden centre last Sunday when we spontaneously decided to deviate away fro our intended route and go to a nearby English Heritage... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Summer in the White Room

  

  The white room, you know, that room at the back of our house overlooking the garden? I must confess that up to now I'm still not comfortable using the word... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING