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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
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End of Month Review September 2023
September has closed its doors after a month of fairly warm day and some slightly chilly nights. We have a had rain, some strong breezes, some sun and more... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
Little Bill MacKenzie
Sometimes you just have to observe and wait. I don't know how many years ago I first noticed the wisp of clematis growth that appeared in the Pond Border. I... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
The Smell Me and Dye Garden - as the Season Changes
As the season stops thinking about turning and starts to actually progress meaningfully into Autumn, I thought it would be a good time to give an update on the... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
A Day at Knepp Castle
I have been aware of the rewilding project at Knepp Castle for a while now and it is something I am very interested/curious about. I had been bought the... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
Book Review: Foggy Bottom, a Garden to Share by Adrian Bloom
Foggy Bottom is one of those gardens on my 'must visit' list. It has been on the list for a while and so when I met Adrian Bloom at the Garden Press Event... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
Adding Another Cercis to the Garden
I have many favourite trees, if I try and think of not-favourite trees, that is more of a struggle. I cannot say that Cercis are my very favourite tree, but... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
Tree Following - September 2023 - the Ripening
Here we are in September already and the two quinces, both on Quince Major have settled in for the ripening. I know we are still officially in the Quince Count... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
Irritating Plant of the Month - September 2023 - a Plant Called Vera
I am not sure if I am irritated by this plant as in truth I am very fond it of. From the moment that our eyes met (eyes and leaf met??) I knew this was a... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
End of Month Review - August 2023
As I write this August is closing its doors and handing the keys over to September; Summer is very much on the wane. Whilst the days have been warm enough and... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
Kelmarsh - Its Been a While
"Where do you want to go today?" is always a good question, sometimes I have no idea but on this day I had sudden whim to go to Kelmarsh Hall. It's around 30... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
Banana-drama
No drama here, quite the opposite, its all been a bit shy and retiring up until now. When I first started thinking about writing this piece I thought I had... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
Grey Skies Did Not Dull the Southport Flower Show 2023
Somewhat unkindly the one day I could get to the Southport Flower Show was the day that had the worst forecast. I kept a check all week on how the day might... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
The Lost Rose
It is not that I forgot that I had this rose, but in truth I had lost track of it. Of course I knew where I had planted it, but it went into hiding. I think... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
La Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons - a Delight of a Visit
In my day job there are not a lot of 'jollies' to be had as it is not that sort of world; so when I get a 'would you like to join us for a day at La Manoir aux... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
Tree Following August 2023 - the 2023 Quince Count is Go
August already, crikey, which means it is time to start the Quince Count. Actually I think I usually start the count in July, but hey, its been a weird year. ... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
Letter to the Garden -August 2023
Dear Garden, As usual it gets to this time of the year and I am apologising for not writing lately. I last wrote to you in May and I was apologising then that... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
Acorn Bank - an Unexpected Sidetrack
One of the great things about being a member of the National Trust is that a signpost can catch your eye and you can decide to detour and visit at no... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
End of Month Review July 2023
July 2022 was hot and dry with record temperatures and very little rain. I wrote at the time that the garden was not very happy. July 2023 has seen more than... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
Long Meg and Her Daughters - More Northern Wanderings
So where was I, oh I know, just leaving Dalemain... When I had been talking about my proposed trip my mother had said to me 'will you go and see Long Meg and... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2023 GARDENING, HOME -
The Delightful Gardens at Dalemain -
As already mentioned I had left day two of my Northern Wanderings to be more of an open choice. I had some shortlisted candidates but I was happy to go where... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2023 GARDENING, HOME