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• Glee Birmingham 2017 - More Amazing Things Under One Roof.......

  

  ....... than you can shake a rake at. Recently I went to my first Glee show at Birmingham NEC. Now I have to say that try as I might I cannot find out why it... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• The Big Mow

  

  Every year, usually in September, I give the lawns their first full cut of the year.  For most of the year I allow the Wild Garden to grow wildly and I mow path... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• An Overdue Visit to Easton Walled Gardens

  

  I have a confession, I have managed to inadvertently miss the sweetpea season at Easton Walled Gardens. I have not missed the sweetpea season there for three... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• A Decade of Gardening at Blackberry Cottage

  

  It does not feel that long ago that I wrote this blog post after living in this house for four years: http://www.blackberrygarden.co.uk/2011/09/first-four-years. Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Tree Following: September 2017 - Leave It Hanging

  

  Q was a Quince that hung Upon a garden tree; Papa he brought it with him home, And ate it with his tea (Edward Lear) but not my quince, no picking from this... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: Secret Gardens of East Anglia by Barbara Segall

  

  I am lucky enough to know Barbara Segall the author of this new book, Secret Garden of East Anglia, a private tour of 22 gardens. Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• The Bridal Flowers 4 - Penultimatum

  

  It has been a few weeks since I last wrote about growing the flowers for my daughter's wedding and the wedding date is now romping towards me at great speed. Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month Review August 2017

  

  This August has been a bit strange weather-wise.  It has been a bit chilly, rather rainy and then decides to throw in a heat wave just in time for the... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review - Letters to a Beekeeper by Steve Benbow and Alys Fowler

  

  I first heard of this book way back in 2013 when I saw on Twitter that it was in the process of being crowdfunded.  Alys Fowler and Steve Benbow were using the... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• The Sparmannia Diaries

  

  It feels like a large proportion of this year has been taken up with my discovery and love affair with Sparmannia africana.  Until February I am not aware of... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Irritating Plant of the Month: August, the Premature Tiger Lily

  

  Except of course it is not premature really, the tiger lily is doing what a tiger lily should do, getting ready to flower now. So why is this irritating? It is... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Products Review: Garden House Bird Feeder & Belightful Butterfly Feeder

  

  I have been sent a couple of products to trial recently and as they are both about attracting beneficial wildlife/insects into the garden I thought they would... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Austin: the Epoch Ends

  

  Earlier this week I had to say goodbye to Austin, who was the eldest of my four cats.  Austin, named after Austin Powers by my children, has always been a... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Pelagoniums, Ivies and Ferns: It Must Be Fibrex Nurseries

  

  Recently the All Horts group arranged a day out at Fibrex Nurseries. This nursery has been on my 'must visit' list for some time and so it felt like destiny... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Plant Review - Hopes Groves Nurseries Hedging

  

  I was contacted a few weeks ago and asked it I would like to trial some of Hopes Grove Nurseries hedging plants. I had a look at the website and decided to say... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• What to Look out for from Mr Fothergill's Next Year

  

  I was very pleased to have been invited to go along to Mr Fothergill's press day, which is an annual event and one that I always look forward to. Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Tree Following August 2017 - Phantasmagoria

  

  The past few weeks have been a mix of extreme heat and then we have had quite a bit of rain. Whilst Quince Major is now well established, Quince Minor is still... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Feature Article: Wilko Amateur Gardener of the Year Competition 2017

  

  Sponsored post I was contacted recently and asked if I would like to help promote the Wilko Amateur Gardener of the Year Competition. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Stihl Timbersports and Countryfile Live

  

  I think I have mentioned previously that my blog has taken me on several adventures that I would not have otherwise had the opportunity to have. Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2017 GARDENING, HOME

• Looking for Clue

  

  In the course of my day job I spend a lot of time sitting in my office or in meetings.  Every now and again I get to go on a course or attend a... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2017 GARDENING, HOME