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• Tree Following August 2022 - The Quince Count Continues

  

  Well well well, I have said many times that the Quince Brothers are tricksy. I shall commence the quince count and this shall become apparent. Quince Minor -... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: What to Sow, Grow and Do by Benjamin Pope and Sustainable Garden...

  

  When I was asked if I wanted to review these two books I could not have said yes fast enough. I had already seen that they had been published and I had added... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month Review July 2022

  

  It can't be August so soon, it just can't be!!! oh yes it can and what a hot dry July it has been. I think there was brief mention in the news that we might... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: Shade by Susanna Grant and Cut Flowers by Celestina Robertson

  

  I was very kindly sent these books to review. They were both titles I was interested in and so happily said I would receive them. I have not paid for these... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• RHS Flower Show Tatton Park - 2022

  

  RHS Flower Show Tatton Park is one of my favourite RHS shows and one I struggle to attend in a usual year. Work commitments usually makes Tatton really hard... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• A Road Trip - Episode Two - RHS Wisley

  

  It has been a while since I had been to RHS Wisley, quite a while. Looking back I think it is actually ten years which is even longer than I had thought. ... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• A Road Trip - Episode One: Lunch at Gravetye Manor

  

  Its been a while since I have been on a road trip with my friend Michelle, in fact its been seven years so I cannot blame the pandemic for the long pause. ... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• Two Days at the Garden Museum Literary Festival at Chatsworth House

  

  Regular readers will know that the Garden Museum Garden Literary Festival is one of my favourite, favourite events of the year. This year is was at... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• Tree Following - July 2022 - the Quince Count is Go

  

  We are now at the stage of starting the Quince Count for the year. This is always an exciting time. The withered quincelets have mainly dropped and the more... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• A Very Good Day at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2022

  

  You know when you realise you are having a really good day? It seems a rare feeling these days, but suddenly after making rather extravagant purchase (more of... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: Borde Hill, a Plant Hunters Paradise by Vanessa Berridge

  

  I was very lucky to be invited to the book launch of Vanessa Berridge's new book about Borde Hill Gardens. This was an event I was not going to miss. I... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month Review June 2022

  

  It is a bit thundery and rainy as I sit down to write this. June has seen some rain but not enough, the ground is still very hard in places. It has been... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• Letter to the Garden June 2022

  

  Dear Garden Well its been a bit of a busy time hasn't it? Lots going on in the garden and lots going on all around in general. Feels more like old times... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• A Visit to Nymans

  

  Nymans is a garden I have wanted to visit for a long time. It has been 'on the list' probably since I first heard of Leonard Messel and I cannot tell you how... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: Attracting Garden Pollinators by Jean Vernon

  

  When I saw that Jean Vernon had written a new book about garden pollinators I quickly asked if I could review it. I had previously enjoyed her book on garden... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• A Sunny Day at Gardeners World Live 2022

  

  It was a wonderfully warm, sunny day today when I visited Gardeners World Live. I always enjoy this show which is the closest 'big' show to where I live. I... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• A Demi-cut for the Wild Garden

  

  One of the key features of my garden that routinely brings me happiness is the Wild Garden. From almost the first day of moving here and thinking about creatin... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• Tree Following: June 2022 - It's Looking Good

  

  It's all a bit exciting at the moment. It is that time of year when it is all to play for. It is too early for the Quince Count just yet, but quincelets are... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi by Keith Seifert

  

  This new book from Keith Seifert says that it explores the microscopic world in our forests, home and bodies, yes, bodies. I don't know if I am fascinated or... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2022 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month Review May 2022

  

  May has been quite sunny and warm when it has not been quite chilly, breezy and rainy. We seemed to get a lot of weather in May. The garden has responded by... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2022 GARDENING, HOME