Another week of frequent rain but Thursday, at least, stayed dry during the day so the annual battle with the sycamore seedlings was fought, and many weeds were pulled up. Although there's still lots more work to be done in the garden, I feel as though an element of control has at last been regained. …
Six on Saturday – 06-04-24
Another Saturday rolls round, another week with those of us in the UK wondering if the weather is ever going to dry up, and warm up. But no matter the weather, it's time for another Six on Saturday, the gardening meme led by the expert Jim at Garden Ruminations. Why not join in? You'd be …
Six on Saturday – 23-03-24
What a difference a few hours' sunshine makes! Last Saturday morning turned out to be sunny (it only lasted till lunchtime) but it spurred me on to get outside and tidy up the main bed which is visible from the French doors/dining table. An added bonus was the constant companionship of a little robin, who …
Six on Saturday – 16-03-24
Still a bit of rain around this week and a chilly breeze making it feel cooler than the thermometer would have you believe. Any sunny periods have been fleeting, and I've not had the opportunity - or enthusiasm - to tackle the weeding and the growing forest of sycamore seedlings. The garden is starting to …
Six on Saturday – 02-03-24
As I write this on Friday morning, the rain is again pouring down outside the windows but this week has also seen a spectacular sunrise (which, frustratingly, I couldn't photograph as I was driving to work) and a full moon in wonderfully clear skies. Daylight hours are extending slowly and although it's still cold - …
Six on Saturday – 17-02-24
Another Six on Saturday rolls around, and I admire anyone who can consistently find something to post about during the winter months - I can't. But this week I've got a few things to report, both in the garden and soon to be in the garden, as I've bought one or two plants this week. …
Six on Saturday – 03-02-24
A slightly different and wordier post this week, inspired by Adam Frost's RHS book "How to Create Your Garden" which I borrowed from my local library. I have really enjoyed reading this, and I wish I'd been aware of it several years ago as it approaches the garden design process in a structured way, which …
Six on Saturday – 20-1-24
My first SoS of 2024 because, as everyone else in the northern hemisphere is finding, it can be a struggle to find something to talk about in the depths of winter. Respect to our resourceful leader, Jim at Garden Ruminations, who always manages to come up with something. If you've got something of interest to …
Six on Saturday – 30-12-23
The last SoS of the year, and the first I've taken part in for a few weeks. There isn't much to see in my garden but I've just about scraped a six together this week, although - ssh, don't tell anyone! - one or two of the pictures were taken way back in November.Thank you …
Six on Saturday – 18-11-2023
A mostly sunny day yesterday was a welcome respite from the grey skies & rain which preceded it for most of the week. I know some people love autumn - and I do enjoy seeing the leaves change colour - but I find it difficult to be enthusiastic about doing any work in a cold, …
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