It’s Topsy-turvy in the Garden
There’s no doubt it’s been a strange autumn in my garden. In fact, I seem to have all the seasons . . .
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Author: The Chatty Gardener
Cheering Up Mondays #253
In the past couple of days Gardeners’ World Live has confirmed that it will be going ahead so a flower . . .
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Review: Secret Gardens of Somerset by Abigail Willis
While visiting gardens in the Cotswolds is part of my job, this year I’d planned several trips further afield. None . . .
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Cheering Up Mondays #252
Today’s bit of floral cheer is something that was an unexpected delight this summer. I originally sowed the seed last . . .
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Charles Dowding and no dig growing
As no dig advocate Charles Dowding releases a new book, I’ve been chatting to him about his way of gardening. . . .
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Cheering Up Mondays #251
One of the most resilient flowers in my garden seems apt for this week’s bit of floral cheer. Calendula, or . . .
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Sweet peas – the 2020 season
Sweet peas were one of this year’s success stories, flowering right up until mid-August and providing so many blooms I . . .
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Cheering Up Mondays #250
This very nearly missed this year’s garden party. I sowed it in the spring and the plants have made good . . .
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Review: Soupologie, 5 a Day Soups by Anastasia Argent
I didn’t request a review copy of Soupologie and it was sent to me on spec but I’m so glad . . .
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Cheering Up Mondays #249
This was a flowery delight for weeks and even now the seedheads are beautiful. Given that I garden on sand . . .
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