Firstly may I point out that this is not my garden but a view of beech trees in Richmond Park! It does highlight the wonderful colours of autumn, when the leaves of deciduous trees turn to dazzling shades of yellow, orange and red, before they drop to the ground to form a carpet of many colours. They are also ...
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I always feel that gardens should tell a story, or various chapters of people’s lives as they develop. For me my gardens have been inspired by childhood books, such as The Flower Fairies by Cicely Mary Barker, which makes us look right into flowers – my dad always said that pansies look like people’s faces – some ...
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We are now half way through 2020 and are all slowly realising that the ‘New Normal’ is going to be our way of life, certainly for the rest of the year. So, we have all had to try to find new coping mechanisms and the main one for me has been the garden. The day before ‘Lock Down’, I was to be found raiding Notcutts ...
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July means the middle of summer and a new rich colour palette, as dahlias, agapanthus and cosmos come into bloom. You’ll need to deadhead and feed blooming plants, trim straggly specimens and keep an eye out for unwanted pests. Why not try some of these tips to bring the sun into your garden: Summer can create ...
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What can a gardening club do when people can’t meet up? Answer: Organise an online show! That’s exactly what the Ellens Green and Rudgwick Gardening Association have done. Its chairman, Richard Haigh, says: “We had to cancel our usual spring show but one of our members had the idea of holding a virtual show ...
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The longest day of the year falls on June 20th, bringing hotter temperatures and even more sunlight. Flowers are flourishing, there’s lots to harvest in the vegetable garden and keeping on top of escaping plants is a priority, especially weeds! Here’s a thorough list of jobs to take care of in your garden this ...
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May is here! The days are getting warmer and longer. Summer is on its way and it’s time to clear up spring plants, plant out summer flowers and get ready for autumn. Prepare your Garden for Summer with these simple but helpful tips: Remember to open greenhouse vents and doors on hotter days. You can also damp ...
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April’s here and spring has certainly sprung! As the weather warms and early flowers begin to bloom, all of a sudden it feels like there’s much to be done in the garden again! Make the most out of your garden any chance you get with these tasks: Give your greenhouse an in-depth scrub (if you haven’t already) ...
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By March, we’re ready to welcome the age of spring, an optimistic, happy time for us gardeners. There’s much to be done outdoors, now the winter months have gone by. Bring it on! Read on to find many important garden jobs for this month: Fertilise your beds. Once the soil is feasible, dig a 5cm layer of compost ...
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February is quite the turning point in the garden. It still can be cold outside, but there are signs of spring’s impending arrival everywhere you look. Bulbs begin to emerge from the ground, and the days are getting longer at last! Feel the love with your garden this month with these February tips: Arrange your ...
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