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• The Front Garden - Revisioned

  

  My front garden causes me more angst than any other part of the garden, well actually that is not true, the two ivy covered sheds cause me the most angst at... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• The Perennial Sunflower

  

  I am not sure where I was when I first encountered a perennial sunflower, but the very thought of it seemed magical to me. I have grown annual sunflowers for... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: A Year in the Woods, Taming Fruit and An Introduction to Rag Rugs

  

  As we approach the festive period it is a good time for me to share a few of the interesting books that I have been sent to review. All of them are very good... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Winter Rain

  

  You know this sort of day. The sky remains grey so that you are not certain there is any real daylight. It has been raining on and off for days and more rain... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Tree Following December 2021 - What Has She Got in Her Pocketses?

  

  Or is that a quince in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? oh yes I am happy to see you, totally delighted! You might be the only one, you might... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review - Honda HHH 36 AXB Cordless Hedgetrimmer

  

  I was approached by the people at Honda to see if I would like to review their cordless hedgetrimmer. As I have reviewed products for them in the past I was... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Letter to the Garden December 2021

  

  Dear Garden, We race towards the shortest day, the nights get longer and the daylight hours more precious it also feels like the clouds are gathering on the... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: Gardens Under Big Skies, A Year Unfolding and Beth Chatto's Green...

  

  I have a collated some books that I wanted to review that would make great Christmas presents to add to your lists, buy for others or indeed, gift to yourself. ... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month Review November 2021

  

  As with most months of this year, someone has snook in and removed at least one if not two weeks from November when I was occupied elsewhere. The garden howeve... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Review: The Create Academy Online Course - Naturalistic Garden Design by Dan...

  I was very kindly given the opportunity to try the new Naturalistic Garden Design course by Dan Pearson which is part of the portfolio of online courses run by... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• An Afternoon of Gin Making

  

  "How do you fancy spending an afternoon making gin?" was the irresistible question from my friend. We were having one of those conversations where we both had... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review - Supra C500 Keysafe

  

  I was contacted by the nice people at The Key Safe Company to see if I would like to trial and review one of their key safes. I have not paid for this product... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• The Joy of Weeding

  

  I love days like the day I had today in the garden. The weather was not the sunniest but the temperature was quite mild. The soil is still warm and has enjoye... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Letter to the Garden - November 2021

  

  Dear Garden, It's a lovely sunny day as I write this, a little breezy but it is a day to stand outside, fill my lungs with fresh air and just enjoy the... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Tree Following - the November Quince Count

  

  Oh dear, my dear readers, brace yourselves...... and then there was one. Just the one. Poor Quince Minor lost his quince, so only this one remains on Quince... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Ah My Dearest Clivia

  

  Ah my dearest Clivia - how I have wronged thee. I remember so well that day when we first met, way back in February 2016. I bought you from a plant sale at... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review - Getting People Growing Micro Greens Kit

  

  My family and close friends will be reading this review with surprised looks on their faces as they know that salad and raw veg/fruit is not something I get... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month Review October 2021

  

  Here we are at the end of October, which has ended with a combination of heavy rain followed by sunny moments. It is still fairly mild but as I write I look... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: The View from Federal Twist by James Golden

  

  From time to time I receive invitations to review books that sound just that little bit different and I say yes in the hope that they are. I was invited to... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2021 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review - Green Protect Slug and Snail Barrier Pellets

  

  I was asked recently if I would like to trial the Slug and Snail Barrier Pellets from Green Protect. I think like many gardeners I have a constant struggle wit... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2021 GARDENING, HOME