April is a busy month for gardeners and the sheer amount of flower can be a little distracting. Plants are elbowing through to the fore, hurling themselves into flower and screeching, "Me, me, me. Look at me!" And very pretty it all is too but I do wish (a little) that they would just calm … Continue reading Wild Places, Wild Flowers
Planning for the Tropical Border
In between mowing and planting and fretting, I've been cracking on with the tropical border and the two completely new beds (see - 'Busy, Busy, Busy'). I finally finished cutting the turf (on either side of the path) for the two new beds; rock hard soil didn't make this task any easier and yep, I've … Continue reading Planning for the Tropical Border
Beauty … and Disappointment
On my way to the Priory, I sometimes drive through the handsome downland village of Glynde. And at this time of year, I often stop to admire a walled enclosure by the church. The long-established planting of daffodils en masse ... ... is terrific and something I am trying to emulate at work. I've still … Continue reading Beauty … and Disappointment
Cloud Walking In The Lake District
I hadn't intended to post yet more holiday snaps. Honestly, I hadn't. Afterall, it was only recently that I walked, and posted about, the Dales Way and a Lakeland walk. But, on my return to the Lake District, Jim and I experienced something quite special, even awesome (if that word can still mean what it … Continue reading Cloud Walking In The Lake District
Priory Picture Post # 20
I know that I have posted photos of a grass snake before (see - 'Grass Snake') but when I noticed one today (twice the size of the one I saw last September), I was rather excited. And very pleased. While I can't say that I approve of their diet (frogs and toads), I am only … Continue reading Priory Picture Post # 20
Spring Lambs
I went up to see Margaret the other day. (In case you don't know, Margaret farms the land on three sides of the Priory estate). I hadn't seen her for a while and, as well as having a natter and cadging a cup of tea, I had some bulbs to collect. We do joint orders … Continue reading Spring Lambs
Busy, Busy, Busy
When not gallivanting around the north of England, I've been gardening frenetically these past few weeks. Why, I've barely had time to file my nails and flick through 'Hello' magazine. Some jobs are annual tasks, such as ... ... the mulching of the beds. I normally try to get them all finished during the winter … Continue reading Busy, Busy, Busy
The Anxious Gardener 