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March & Hints of Spring
After some lovely, sunny days, there are more early flowers starting to bloom and some pots of bulbs and hardy annuals ready to be planted out. Also, now that there is more light, it is the time to start sowing … Continue reading
Going to Seed
There will only be seed available to buy for the next few weeks, before the Spring flowers come on strong and the ground is ready to plant in. Take a look at what’s available on the Seed page which will … Continue reading
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Tagged helichrysum, Homesown, Real Seed Company, seed, seed saving, Seedaholic, sweetpea seeds, Vital Seeds
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A Simple Guide to Making a Wreath (Part 1)
One of the things I enjoy doing most in Autumn and on the run up to Christmas is spending an afternoon with a good friend (and a glass of wine and some chocolate) making wreaths and talking non-stop. This year, … Continue reading
Homesown on Holiday!
Giving the flowers a break from cutting until the start of September when I will be accepting orders again as well as attending Sofacoma market. There will be dahlias, cosmos, beautiful grasses and seedheads and a range of lovely plants.
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Six on Saturday: Spring?
A damp and grey Saturday after the bluest of blue sky periods. The warmth and extra light of the last few weeks has brought everything on at full pelt. The narcissus are jostling with the tulips which have arrived all … Continue reading
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Tagged hellebores, primrose, quince, seeds, self seeders, SixonSaturday, Spring
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Six on Saturday: catching up
The unexpected gift of a warm and sunny fortnight means I should be way ahead or at least on top of my gardening. After all, it is still only February. But even after a whole week off work, it is … Continue reading
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Tagged 'The Bumblebee Flies Anyway', anenomes, bees, birds, butterflies, Charlotte Petts, cyclamen coum, February, Kate Bradbury, The Propagator, wildlife
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A Greenhouse Six
It has been a long time since life was calm enough for a Saturday Six and to warm up gently for the rest of the year’s efforts, this one is focused inside and under cover. The rain and wind have … Continue reading
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Tagged #SixonSaturday, antirrhinum, broad beans, Jamaica Primrose, ridifolia
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January Colour
Seven months since the last blog post and it is Winter again. It is cold, but not barren; the garden is not just its bare bones – there are already hellebores, snowdrops and even an optimistic primrose or two in … Continue reading
Six on Saturday
The busiest time of year in the garden and the busiest time of the year in my job. The wilting, erratically watered plants at the plot, allotment and around my house are only just hanging on. Last weekend’s blistering heat … Continue reading
Six on Saturday
Back to cooler temperatures this week and, looking on the bright side, it has meant that the tulips have lasted a little longer. Rain has also granted a rest from the rescue watering of last weekend. Some of this Six’s … Continue reading
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Tagged acers, Angelique tulips, Ballerina tulips, Centaurea Jordy, courgette Defender, Special Plants, Viola Corsica
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