I am aware that at least two of the very big oak trees in the garden are dying. They'll probably survive for decades yet but nevertheless they are on the way out. And two days ago, I was told by a tree surgeon that another oak's demise is imminent. (I say imminent but I read … Continue reading Planting For The Future
A Real Pretty Display
I'm so proud ...... At least good old Viburnam bobnantense has come up trumps. And the scent knocks you sideways. (In a good way).
Proud To Be A Tightwad
This year, pretty much for the first time, the Priory has produced some self-sown seedlings for me to use. There is just so much space to fill that I'm grateful for any freebies. Especially freebies in quantity. Forget-me-not for example, is a wonderful filler and, to my mind, even a centre stage performer early on … Continue reading Proud To Be A Tightwad
Sometimes,
not often, the beauty of something just takes your breath away.
Perks Must Be About It.
Blimey. A spot of sunshine, a few crocuses showing off (like this one) and suddenly it feels like the race is on and I'm still behind the bike shed having a smoke. Must get on. Or as Bernard Cribbens in 'The Railway Children' would have it, "Perks must be about it." Seeds to … Continue reading Perks Must Be About It.
I Will Be Master Here
These small trees have displeased me. When they obey me and call me Master, I shall replant them into the wild. Perhaps.
Ahhh, Carol Klein.
I've been watching some of the earlier 'Life in a Cottage Garden' episodes on iplayer. And I've decided that I would like Carol Klein to adopt me. She seems so jolly, so lovely and so, well, decent. I can't help but feel that she would make a very good job indeed of looking after … Continue reading Ahhh, Carol Klein.
The Anxious Gardener 