madgardener23

Roses

This is a branch of an old rose (over 20 years old) which has old bare branches with most of the new growth coming at the end of the branches. In February I cut a notch with a sharp knife just above a bud (swollen point on the branch) Now at the beginning of AprilContinue reading “Roses”

Mangetout

Almost ready to go out in the garden.. Last year I planted directly in the ground, only to find that birds, rats and other wildlife also like mangetout, and they weren’t fussy about waiting for the crop! So this year, these have been started inside and soon they will be big enough to stand theContinue reading “Mangetout”

Good Friday

New gate and leveling entrance. The previous gate had been cut at an angle at the bottom to accommodate the sloping ground – and leaning post.

Spring!

Today was very spring-like. The long days are great for gardeners. 5 gardens today..

Wildlife Pond

Started this in May 2020 – for a customer. Spawn And today – tadpoles!

Toilet roll tube update!

Seeds are already germinating ! 6 days ..

More recycling

Made this from some wood from a pallet (free) in 2019 – however no birds nested in 2020 – but this year Blue Tits have found it! And now….

Planting day

Sun and clouds – bird song.. perfect for spring planting Today, planting verbenas, and summer bulbs – gladioli – plus moving a lavatera in one customer’s garden, then planting 2 lilac trees and sowing poppy seeds.. Rain started just as I finished.

Wildlife

As long as customers are in agreement, I maintain gardens whilst also encouraging wildlife. Simple things like leaving log piles in a discreet part of the garden for insects, leaving the grass slightly longer which leaves some of the flowers for especially for bees and have aslo created a wildlife pond. Also by using batteryContinue reading “Wildlife”

recycling

One of the “waste” objects that are regularly thrown away are great for planting seeds especially peas, beans, sweet peas and other larger seeds. The toilet paper carboard tube (or from the kitchen paper – cut in half). Arrange them in a plastic pot ( I used a pot large enough to hold 10 tubes).Continue reading “recycling”