Resigned to a wash out weekend, I am sat in the kitchen watching the rosy red apples on our neighbours tree bobbing around in the breeze. I think so far we only have the edge of Storm Alex as the rain and wind are not as bad as forecast. In reality I could have gone …
Lavender time
Lavendula angustifolia 'hidcote' Lavender, loved by gardeners and wildlife alike. It is just about all going over in Derbyshire now to avoid it getting leggy and untidy it is time for action. It is disputed among many gardening books when is the correct time to tackle a lavender, but I have had no mishaps tackling …
Berries
Well this week was the week it happened. The bedroom window was open all night as it was hot, but by morning you could feel the chill of Autumn. The end of summer is here. Next week hopefully will be a riotous set of pictures showcasing the late summer colour. Showing the season going out …
Buds
Hi, apologies for being AWOL for a while. Lockdown has not left me feeling inspired to write or share any tips from the garden. I have this week purchased a new camera and am hoping, this will lure me back to my garden blog. Buds out now in my garden is the subject of my …
Topsy Turvy.
The Blackthorn,Prunus spinosa, is out. It seems strange for all the buds to be breaking, leaves unfurlingĀ and Magnolias and Cherries to be blossoming and it barely registers on my radar. I can see nature springing forth as I walk the dog, on my allowed daily exercise, but in the uncertain and unnerving times we are …