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• GBBD August 2012 – Hotting Up

  

  The garden has gone from the soft pinks and blue to basically orange and red. I have a liking for Crocosmia and they have been slowly increasing in the garden... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• One Plant, Two Flower Colours

  

  Two very pretty ivy leaved pelargoniums you might think and indeed they are very pretty but it is in fact one plant – most bizarre and I really don’t... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Book Review: The A-Z of Plant Names

  

  My reaction on receiving The A to Z of Plant Names by Allen J Coombes through the post from Timberpress was one of fascination and interest. Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Dear John…..

  

  Yesterday I read a lovely post on WellyWoman’s blog which was a Love Letter to her allotment written especially for National Allotment Week. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Why Do We Moan All the Time?

  

  Why are British gardeners such opinionated whingers?They never stop. If it’s not the rain, it’s the lack of rain or the slugs or the whiteflies or the greenflie... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Lurking in the Greenhouse

  

  I seem to have finally got my gardening mojo back – well almost – thanks to some visits to very inspiring gardens. I don’t think I am alone in struggling to be... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Wollerton Old Hall

  

  Wollerton Old Hall in Shropshire is a garden I visited about 6 or 7 years ago, it maybe even 8 years ago.  I remember thinking the garden was rather nice then... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month View – July 2012

  

  Well finally summer arrived albeit it at the last moment in July and sadly if the forecasts for the coming week are to be believed it may be leaving us before i... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• A Visit to Cotswold Garden Flowers

  

  There is nothing nicer on a sunny warm Saturday than visiting an excellent nursery especially when you are accompanied by a very knowledgeable plantsperson as... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Restored Parterre De Broderie – Witley Court

  

  Earlier this week I posted about my visit to Witley Court, an English Heritage property and I mentioned that the gardens had been recently restored. As... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Witley Court – a Melancholy Beauty

  

  I felt in need of a little culture during my week off but didn’t want to venture too far afield so I decided to revisit Witley Court which is just over 30... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING, HOME, TRAVEL

• The Greenhouse Year – July 2012

  

  Not much has changed in the greenhouse over the last month. The light levels and temperatures have been lower than normal and this has held things back. Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Today I Made a Skirt

  

  Yes I know amazing isn’t it!I used to do loads of dressmaking about 25 years ago and I want to start making clothes again but I need to find my confidence. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Courgettes Are Go!

  

  Its July down the allotment and despite the rain and low temperatures we have been having it’s not doing too bad.  As you can see the courgettes have started... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Garden Bloggers Bloom Day – July 2012

  

  Today, St Swithin Day, has been dry so I am very hopeful that the tedious rain will be behind us. I don’t actually mind the cooler weather but it is getting... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• Jardi Botanic De Barcelona

  

  This is probably my last post from Barcelona as I am sure people are getting bored of the subject. But I am ending on a horticultural note. Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

  

  Sometimes the things we are least interested in turn out to be the things that really blow us away. Whilst I was aware of how large and eccentric the Sagrada... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Three Go to Barcelona

  

  I have been away for a bit of a holiday with my two sons (19 and 21). We have spent five days in Barcelona although when you take out travel time it was about... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• More Jam from the Plot

  

  It’s funny how the smallest achievement can give you a huge sense of satisfaction and bring a smile to your face. Making four jars of strawberry jams was one... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2012 GARDENING, HOME

• End of Month View – June 2012

  

  As you can see from the photo above June has been an unusually wet month. This has resulted in a lack of weeding and very lush growth on the plants. Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2012 GARDENING, HOME