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Flowers, Plants & Seeds: What’s Available(March 10th onwards).

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

Despite the recent chill the increasing light is getting everything growing more quickly. Now as well as some annuals, there are also some perennials filling their pots. If you are interested in ordering any of the flowers and plants below, … Continue reading →

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March & Hints of Spring

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

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 →

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Going to Seed

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

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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A Simple Guide to Making a Wreath (Part 1)

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

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 →

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Homesown on Holiday!

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

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?

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

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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Six on Saturday: catching up

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

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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A Greenhouse Six

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

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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January Colour

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

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 →

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Six on Saturday

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Homesown@thedevelopingplot

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 →

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