National No Dig Day Launched
There’s no doubt that ‘no dig’ gardening is becoming more popular. I’m increasingly hearing it talked about by gardeners and . . .
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Cheering Up Mondays #344
This was another impulse buy and I’m so glad I gave in to temptation. I don’t usually grow gladioli but . . .
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Review: How to Grow the Flowers
I guessed reading How to Grow the Flowers would give me some must-grow varieties, hints on cultivation and tips for . . .
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Cheering Up Mondays #343
There’s something so appealing about violas and this is a real beauty. I spotted them at my local garden centre . . .
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The Chatty Gardener – Some News
It’s not often that I’m lost for words, as those of you who know me well will testify. However, an . . .
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Eking Out Summer at Cerney House
We had our first frost last week. It was only enough to dust house and shed roofs but still a . . .
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Cheering Up Mondays #342
One of my new dahlias for this week’s cheerful bloom. I just love the shape of this – the flowers . . .
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Review: Gardens of the World
I find it hard enough choosing Cotswold gardens when asked for recommendations so making a list when there are no . . .
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Cheering Up Mondays #341
One of my favourite flowers for this week’s cheerful bloom. No, I haven’t got daffodils in flower yet but I . . .
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Autumn Colour at Waterperry Gardens
We may have had a difficult growing season but it hasn’t held back the display at Waterperry Gardens. There was . . .
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