This is a rubbish winter. No snow, no ice, barely a frost, just rain. Lots and lots and lots of rain. Day after day of tedious, repetitive, flooding rain. I'm not prone to depression but weeks of non-stop rain is twisting my arm. "Rain, rain go away, come again another day" is too polite by … Continue reading Blight, Rain and Flood
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Google Search Terms
Four years ago, I wrote about the unusual, odd and funny search engine entries that - often mystifyingly - lead visitors to my blog (see - 'Anxious Hog'). Hot on the heels of that post, here's a few more search words and phrases that made me smile, raise an eyebrow or grimace. I felt … Continue reading Google Search Terms
Garden Media Guild Awards 2015
Here's a quick, belated thank you to the Garden Media Guild for giving The Anxious Gardener their Blog of the Year award. I was astonished to learn that I had won - if a little embarrassed that my last post admitted to a gardening enthusiasm gone AWOL. Oops. But I am very honoured to win. … Continue reading Garden Media Guild Awards 2015
Win A Copy Of Great Gardens of London
Who doesn't like a big bumper book of gardens? Well, me for one. And if you do too here's a fine portrait of 25 London gardens. 'Great Gardens of London' by Victoria Summerly was published by Frances Lincoln on 1st October. If you'd like the chance to win a copy, I'll tell you how to … Continue reading Win A Copy Of Great Gardens of London
Gardening Dangers
My recent post, Aconitum Anxiety, led me to think on the possible hazards I face at work - as any report of a gardener's sudden death is apt to do. Not that I worry too much about danger and mortality but it did remind me that I wilfully ignore some gardening safety advice. There is … Continue reading Gardening Dangers
Wordless Wednesday: Miscanthus transmorrisonensis
... at play.
Win A Copy Of Garden Design Solutions: Ideas for Outdoor Spaces
As summer wanders off, weary and a little distracted, you might want to curl up on the settee with a mug of tea, a large plate of biscuits and seek gardening inspiration for next year. And, coincidentally, that's where I can help. I'm giving away a book packed full of design, planning and planting ideas. … Continue reading Win A Copy Of Garden Design Solutions: Ideas for Outdoor Spaces
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