Although the nights have still been cold with the occasional frost, the day time temperatures have been rising, noticeable in perennials starting to shoot, and as usual the weeds out”shooting” the perennials we want in our flower beds. Now is the time to start weeding.. Especially if your prized perennials are being smothered. Many weedsContinue reading “Warmer weather”
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Resilience of plants
I hate that word “resilience” – it’s THE word of the noughties , from schools to government – used to justify hard times and “praising” people for their “resilience”. However when it comes to plants , that is where you see true resilience. I transplanted a very old rose bush (25 years old) as itContinue reading “Resilience of plants”
“lawn” maintenance
This lawn is work in progress.. Bit lumpy from digging by 2 dogs. Watch this space! Unkempt front lawns can be a magnet for some unscrupulous “gardeners” especially vulnerable risky housebound persons. Keeping them tidy helps to avoid these “door to door” services. 1 hour and this lawn is now looked after…
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….
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