I'm taking a short break from 'The Anxious Gardener' but meanwhile, and after months of winter drear, it seems a shame not to share some images from the last days of March. Daffodils aren't around for long but The Priory's brief show is hearty. I'm so used to their regular, faithful appearance that I don't … Continue reading An End To March
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Win ‘The Thoughtful Gardener’ By Jinny Blom
It has been over six months since I gave away a new, shiny book - which is far too long and I'll rectify that right now. 'The Thoughtful Gardener' by Jinny Blom will be published by Jacqui Small on 16th March 2017, with an RRP of £35.00 ... but I have a copy up for … Continue reading Win ‘The Thoughtful Gardener’ By Jinny Blom
New Gardening Blogs – A Follow Up
Thank you to everyone who helped in my call to find New Gardening Blogs. Frankly, I wasn't expecting much of a response and so the flood of replies took me by surprise - overwhelmed me, actually. I've spent virtually all of my limited Allotted Blogging Time responding to comments and emails; visiting each of the … Continue reading New Gardening Blogs – A Follow Up
New Gardening Blogs
I remember - only too well - the reaction when I launched my blog six years ago. I was a bit bored, fancied a challenge and on a whim decided I'd try writing a blog. I spent long hours reading other gardening blogs; learning how to use Blogger (my first blogging platform); picking a look; … Continue reading New Gardening Blogs
A Garden Tour: The Clergy House, Alfriston
On a sunny day in June of last year, and anxious to avoid a long list of home DIY jobs, I drove a few miles over the South Downs to the village of Alfriston.* I spent an absorbing hour browsing in the book shop, peering through windows (some of them public), not going into the … Continue reading A Garden Tour: The Clergy House, Alfriston
January Ice
We've had no snowfall yet at The Priory but we have had plenty of the next best thing: hard frosts under bright, blue skies. On one of those sharp, sunny mornings last week, I grabbed my camera and strolled about the garden. Here are a handful of images which might show why The Priory is … Continue reading January Ice
A Blogger’s Dilemma
On Monday evening a freelance producer sent me an email. He's working on a new series of gardening pod-casts for 'The Sun' newspaper's website and invited me to take part in a filmed telephone interview with the series presenter, a well-known media gardener. It sounded jolly: a five or ten minute chat about winter gardening … Continue reading A Blogger’s Dilemma
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