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• Stormy Weather

  

  We had a bit of a storm yesterday. It was quite breezy and a bit rainy. It was only a bit of a storm, it was not enough of a storm to warrant a name... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Tree Following - Suckers

  

  I have been following my quince trees for five years (yes five) and they have not moved one inch in all that time. Now, suddenly, I have reason to believe... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review - Town & Country Foldable Seat and Bag

  

  I get sent emails fairly frequently telling me about products I might be interested in. When I saw the Town Country Garden Seat and Bag it immediately sparke... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• The Growing Peperomia Obsession....

  

  It started back in February when I became a little obsessed with Peperomia. I might not have mentioned them recently, but that does not mean that I am less in... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month Review - July 2019

  

  July has been a month of extremes. We have seen the hottest day in the UK since records began and within days we have had the most extraordinary amounts of... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Sponsored Post: Pruning Apple Trees, When is the Right Time?

  

  Fruit frees are a great addition to any garden. They come in many different shapes and sizes to suit any garden. Fruit trees are very easy to grow but they do... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• The Vegetable Garden - July Update

  

  Back in March I wrote about having a more determined approach to vegetable growing this year. I always dabble and I always provide some home grown vegetables... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Irritating Plant of the Month - the Yukka

  

  For avoidance of doubt, this is the 'before' picture.... Until this Spring when it suddenly went a bit dead on me. This was very annoying. Every time I... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review - Elho 'B.for Soft Air' Indoor Hanging Planters

  

  I was recently approached by Elho and asked if I wanted to review any of their products. It took me a while to decide what I would like to try as they have an... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• A Norfolk Retrospection

  

  There I was, going to Norfolk for the Garden Museum Literary Festival. When first planning the trip I had looked on a map and realised that it was close to... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2019

  

  It is six years since I last visited RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, I have always really enjoyed this show but work commitments have made it difficult to get to.... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review - Royal Horticultural Society Propagating Plants - New Edition -...

  

  I was recently sent a copy of the new edition the Royal Horticultural Society Propagating Plants. I have not paid for this book and I am not being paid to writ... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Tree Following July 2019 - One Quince to Rule Them All ....

  

  July already, already July: where is this year going to.... I stand in front of the duo of quince trees and ask them how they are doing. Quince Minor replies... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Woburn Garden Show 2019

  

  Last year I wrote about my visit to Woburn Garden Show, where I declared it to have quickly become a favourite event.I was therefore delighted to be invited to... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Perambulating for Perennial - the Marathon Month

  

  You know when something catches your eye and you cannot quite just look away? well... I have been a supporter of the charity Perennial for a few years now. ... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Garden Museum Literary Festival at Houghton Hall

  

  I have attended all of the Garden Museum Literary Festival's apart from last year. A double booking and the costs of travel/staying over in London made last... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2019

  

  I have had the best of days. I cannot begin to tell you what a good day I had at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show. I can of course tell you, it would be a short... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month Review June 2019

  

  June has been a month of quite a bit of weather. It has been dry and then the rain arrived, lots of rain. It has been mild, it was been warm and then it becam... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• National Garden Scheme Garden - Oak Tree House, South Kilworth, Leics

  

  The other day I went on a visit to Pam Shave's garden which opens for the National Garden Scheme (NGS). Oak Tree House is located in South Kilworth in... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: How to Create Your Garden by Adam Frost

  

  I was very pleased to be sent the new RHS book by Adam Frost: 'How to Create Your Garden'. I have not paid for this book and I have not received payment for... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2019 GARDENING, HOME