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The Blackberry Garden
http://www.blackberrygarden.co.uk/
Blog about my garden, how I feel about it and what inspires me to garden
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1432 )
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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 -
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 - Part Two
I always struggle to write only one post about RHS Chelsea Flower Show. I think it shows the measure of how much I enjoy it and also just how much there is to... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2022 GARDENING, HOME -
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 - a Return to May
Two Chelsea's in under twelve months! It feels a bit like we are being spoiled except of course the reasons for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show being in September... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2022 GARDENING, HOME -
Book Review: A Garden Well Placed. The Story of Helmingham and Other Gardens by...
I was lucky enough to visit Helmingham Hall in August last year for the Garden Museum Literary Festival. One of the joys of this event is that I get to spend ... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2022 GARDENING, HOME -
The Snowdon Chronicles - The Day (night) Arrived at Last
It has been a while since I have updated you on the Snowdon Chronicles where I have been charting my progress towards the nighttime fundraising walk to the... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2022 GARDENING, HOME -
Its Been a While: Plas Brondanw
I had a look back and it was September 2018 since I last visited Plas Brondanw which must be the longest period of time in a long time that I have not been... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2022 GARDENING, HOME -
Book Review - The Sussex Surrealist by Christiane Berridge
B.S Huntbach is also known as The Sussex Surrealist. This fascinating book is an insight into his life and work and is written by his daughter, Christiane. ... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2022 GARDENING, HOME -
Tree Following May 2022
It is just too exciting at the moment. I am not sure I have ever seen the quince brothers as smothered in blossom as they are this year. They really do look... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2022 GARDENING, HOME -
Plant and Product Review - The Vivara Butterfly Garden
"Would you like to review our new butterfly garden" was the question in the email I received from the nice people at Vivara. I looked at their website to see... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2022 GARDENING, HOME -
End of Month Review April 2022
April has been frosty and sunny and warm, it has not been very rainy. The garden could do with a bit of rain, it is not horrendously dry, but the new... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2022 GARDENING, HOME -
Book Review: The Little Book of Crops in Small Spots by Jane Moore
Regular readers might remember that I reviewed a book by Jane Moore a couple of years ago which I really enjoyed. When I was asked if I wanted to review this... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2022 GARDENING, HOME