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Flowers & Plants this Weekend

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

Even if the weather is changeable the increasing light levels have signalled the start of Spring and the blossom and early flowers are truly lovely even with a bite in the air. Already the tulips are shooting up despite the … Continue reading →

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Flowers for Mothers, Friends or just because …

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

Blue skies and warmth in the sun means more and more narcissi, anemones and even ranunculus are opening in the garden with the first of the tulips; these (supplemented with other Spring loveliness from British growers) will be for available … Continue reading →

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Signs of Spring: Bulbs at the Markets

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

More light each day and snowdrops – there are definitely early signs of Spring. The bulbs planted in pots last Autumn are now growing strongly and will be available at two upcoming markets: Sunday 25th January, Wolvercote Community Market Sunday … Continue reading →

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Wreaths & Bulbs at Sofacoma Market

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

This Sunday morning, 7th December, the stall will be at Sofacoma just off Lake St with fresh festive wreaths, pots of bulbs for indoors such as Paperwhite narcissi and hyacinths as well as tough miniature bulbs for hopeful colour in … Continue reading →

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Wreaths & Bulbs at Sofacoma Market

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

This Sunday morning, 7th December, the stall will be at Sofacoma just off Lake St with fresh festive wreaths, pots of bulbs for indoors such as Paperwhite narcissi and hyacinths as well as tough miniature bulbs for hopeful colour in … Continue reading →

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Bulbs for Winter & Early Spring: Part 1 Indoor &Scented

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

This year, despite promising myself to cut down, there has been a bit of a bulb (buying and then planting) bonanza. Too many for one post so today’s concentrates on bulbs prepared for inside the house. Forced bulbs such as … Continue reading →

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Festive Markets 2025

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

Now that the weather has a definite chill and the nights are darkening earlier and earlier I don’t feel too guilty about mentioning the festive season and letting you know what’s going to be on offer at the market. An … Continue reading →

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Tomatoes, Courgettes & Perennials

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

This Sunday, 4th May, it will be lovely to be back at Wolvercote Community Market at The White Hart in Wolvercote between 10.00am and midday. The hot, bright weather has been great for the tomato and courgette plants which have … Continue reading →

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Beautiful and Healthy Plants at Sofacoma

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

There will be lots of plants to choose from at Sofacoma Market this Sunday including a range of hardy and half hardy perennials along with the first of the tomato plants. All have been grown locally by me from seed, … Continue reading →

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A Short Break

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

For the next few weeks I am away travelling with family. Apologies to anyone wanting to order to order flowers for Mother’s Day and thanks to loyal customers who have already contacted me. The stall will be back at Sofacoma … Continue reading →

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