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• A Tiny Welsh Garden

  

  For the last couple of years I have stayed at a cottage in North Wales with a tiny garden. By tiny, I mean that the amount of space between the back door and th... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• The Octarine Year

  

  Now as I am sure you all know Octarine is the colour of magic, it is the eighth colour in the spectrum and visible only to magicians, witches, children and cats. Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review - Oxford College Gardens by Tim Richardson, Photographs by Andrew...

  

  I was recently asked if I wanted to review the latest book by Tim Richardson on Oxford College Gardens, with photographs by Andrew Lawson.  I did not hesitate t... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Tree Following - the September Story

  

  and then we reached September.  Now the focus is the tree itself, I am no longer hoping for a quince as that is now next year's story.  Now it is what is the... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• A Less Shameful Pond

  

  In my last End of Month Review I had to forego my usual 'ending on the pond' photograph. I am pretty much of the opinion that the End of Month Review is for... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: Paradise Gardens by Toby Musgrave

  

  Regular readers will know that I recently completed a garden history course written and delivered by Toby Musgrave for My Garden School. Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month Review August 2015

  

  Whilst I am writing this it is raining.  August has seen quite a bit of rain but also some good sunny days.  I have spent most of the month gardenwise rather... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• The Questions - James Alexander Sinclair

  

  James Alexander Sinclair is a well known garden designer, writer, speaker and television presenter.  He has designed gardens all over Great Britain and as far... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• The Memorial Gardens - The National Holocaust Centre and Museum

  

  The memorial gardens at Beth Shalom, the National Holocaust Centre and Museum, opened recently for the National Garden Scheme and it was time that I went on a... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Tortoise Musings

  

  Short of legs but not insightEyes awe boundBelly earth borne, Back home packedGait monasticNative of no land, Call led crawls, sense fed-A bite here, a munch... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Mr Fothergill's Trial Grounds

  

  I was very pleased to receive and invitation to take part in Mr Fothergill's press day at their trial grounds just outside of Newmarket. Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Plant Trial - Meconopsis Nepaulensis

  

  I was contacted a few weeks ago and asked if I would like to trial something for Suttons. I was given a fairly wide choice but the Meconopsis nepaulensis... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• My Garden School - Special Offer

  

  I thought you might be interested to know that My Garden School are offering a 'Back To School' offer throughout September and October 2015. All you need to do... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• The Questions - Anne Wareham

  

  Anne Wareham is a garden writer for newspapers and magazines.  Anne edits the website ThinkinGardens a website for garden debate, discussion and critique. Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review - Cat and Dog Scatter Granules

  

  Much as I am fond of my cats, I am not fond of them fouling outside especially in the vegetable borders.  I usually put netting over the borders to keep them of... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Hollyhocks and Echinacea

  

  A couple of days ago I went along to the HPS Western Counties Daisy Day.  It was day for all things daisy (funnily enough).  There were talks from Bob Brown,... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• The Thompson and Morgan Open Garden

  

  Some of you may recall that I visited the Thompson and Morgan trial grounds this time last year, this year I was pleased to be invited again to take part in... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review - Envii Feed and Protect

  

  I was recently contacted by Bio8 to see if I would like to trial their Envii Feed and Protect product, which is a plant food that helps also repel slugs. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• Tree Following - Shoots and Leaves

  

  Ok, I admit I am borderline cross with a dash of sulking with my quince tree. I now know it's months before I can start to hope about quincelets again. Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2015 GARDENING, HOME

• My Garden School: Garden History Course Week 4

  

  I have arrived at my last breakfast with Toby,  I shall miss his soothing tones on a Sunday morning.   This week is called 'Art, Craft, Nature and Modernism' an... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2015 GARDENING, HOME