As I walk about the Priory gardens, I am watched. When deep in thought (it happens), I might suddenly look up and be quite startled. These four made me jump - but then it doesn't take much. Margaret's cattle are part of the summer scene at the Priory; mooing loudly (and often very unnecessarily), drifting … Continue reading An End To May
Win A Copy Of ‘Remaking A Garden’
As promised, here's another book giveaway. It is a treat being sent new books but finding time to read them is a problem. When Jessica at Frances Lincoln sent me Sir Roy Strong's latest, I decided to take it with me to the Chelsea Flower Show and read it on the train. But don't try … Continue reading Win A Copy Of ‘Remaking A Garden’
Chelsea Flower Show 2014
I'd never been to the Chelsea Flower Show. The thought of large crowds getting in my way and blocking what I want to see has always put me off. That and being constantly pestered by celebrities. But I didn't hesitate when I won a ticket for Press Day (for last year's RHS blogging competition). I … Continue reading Chelsea Flower Show 2014
One Day In May
Yesterday was a special day. A five-minute walk away at Margaret's farm, the cows were being let out to summer pasture. I've written about this annual event in the Priory calendar before (see 'A Stampede of Cows'). So, here's just a handful of photos of a spectacle I always enjoy. After several months indoors, the … Continue reading One Day In May
Win A Copy Of ‘Kitchen Garden Experts’
Here at Anxious Gardener International (East Sussex Div.), I just love to give. Why, I'm practically a charity. Here's one of two books I'll be giving away this month. 'Kitchen Garden Experts' by Cinead McTernan features the chefs and head gardeners at twenty leading UK restaurants, hotels, pubs and cafés. It details how fruit and … Continue reading Win A Copy Of ‘Kitchen Garden Experts’
Gravetye Manor
When I planted a Clematis 'Gravetye Beauty' at The Priory, I had no idea what or who it was named after. And then in August a blogging friend, Sara, wrote about a visit to Gravetye Manor and the penny dropped (you can read her post - here). Sara's description and photos were captivating and I wished … Continue reading Gravetye Manor
Breathe In
About a week ago, my laptop died and I spent hours trying to resurrect it. I failed. So I spent several more hours. And failed again. Then I panicked. I feared I had lost spreadsheets and word documents and other files I wouldn't even miss until I needed them. And hundreds of photos. In a … Continue reading Breathe In
The Anxious Gardener 