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• The Hardy Plant Society AGM at Bishop Burton College

  

  One of my favourite events in the year is the Hardy Plant Society AGM. It is hosted by a different local group every year so this means you get to visit lots o... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month Review March 2019

  

  Suddenly, suddenly, spring is upon us. Everything seems to be growing and developing and life is in abundance in the garden. The days are getting warmer but th... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Just One More Peperomia.....

  

  Ok, ok, I admit it, I bought another peperomia. Its the last one, I promise. Well, maybe the last one. But look at it, it is so pretty. This is Peperomia... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: The Super Organic Gardener by Matthew Appleby

  

  When I was first asked if I wanted to review this new book by Matthew Appleby, my immediate thought was that I am not currently an organic gardener, never mind ... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Irritating Plant of the Month - Aspidistra-shaming

  

  Regular readers may recall that back in September I commenced a small binge (a binge-ette) of aspidistra buying. I have a total of eight at the moment, not... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• A Bag Full of Plants

  

  One of the most joyous things about having gardening friends is their generosity. We know our plant addictions and we share our joy and our cuttings and seeds... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Wordless Wednesday - Centred

  Regular readers will know that I have reviewed a few products for Stihl from their domestic battery range. It was therefore a delight to be asked if I would... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• A Blustery Week for the Garden

  

  It has been a long week of weather; it has been windy and rainy. Here in the mild middle we have thankfully missed the most extreme of the weather but even... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• For a Few Peperomia More

  

  Did I mention I am a bit obsessed with peperomia at the moment? Did I mention that I am so obsessed that the unfurling of a new leaf on my Pilea peperomioides... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Sponsored Post: Product Review - Coco Peat

  

  Sponsored post I was contacted a few weeks ago to ask if I would like to trial some Coco Peat from. I happily agreed to do this. I do need to be clear that I... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• A Plant Reminder of a Good Day out

  

  I do enjoy a good plant fair, I do enjoy a good plant fair attached to a good garden and when the two come together it is always a joy. Add into this the... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Tree Following March 2019 - an Early Start

  

  We have had several days recently of warm daytime temperatures, coupled with cold frosty nights. As I write this the weather is returning to be more... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review: GardenSkill Raised Beds

  

  I was recently contacted by GardenSkill and asked if I wanted to review one of their products. I have not been paid to write this post, but I have not paid for... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Preparing for the B Word

  

  I am not going to use the B Word, I confess in many ways I am trying to pretend it is not happening. My usual responsible attitude to current events has long... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month Review - February 2019

  

  It appears February has been and gone in a blink of the eye. Whilst it seemed fast, it has ended delightfully mild. Well, maybe deceptively mild. The days... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review - Decorative Solar Lamp 'Lago'

  

  I was recently asked if I would like to trial a garden/outdoor product from lights.co.uk and after a look at their website I chose this spherical 'Lago' solar... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Irritating Plant of the Month February 2019 - Redemption

  

  Whilst I have returned to the same plant previously in this series of posts, I have not to my knowledge written two in a row about the same plant. ... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Is Spring About to Sprung?

  

  Suddenly it is mild, the frost has receded and the air has a moment of warmth in it. It feels like the season is stirring. There are signs of spring all aroun... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review - The Green Conspiracy Garden Planner

  

  A good garden planner is a very useful tool. I have kept a garden journal for many years and I record in it what I plant and where, I keep seed lists and who... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2019 GARDENING, HOME

• A Snowdrop Wood in Normanton

  

  Now is snowdrop garden visiting time, a time I always love. There are many large well known snowdrop gardens but there are also the small not so well known... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2019 GARDENING, HOME