Two of my close friends recently visited Monet's Garden in Giverny and came back with a gift for me - a wonderful book detailing the garden's history and planting calendar. I was particularly struck by the use of wallflower 'Ruby Gem' and as I had already sown a tray of bright red wallflower seeds with … Continue reading First greenhouse casualty!
We recently spent a week holidaying in Mallorca, at a hotel with a fabulous garden lovingly developed alongside the expansion of its buildings over many decades. The Bon Sol in Illetes, approximately 7 miles from Palma, is a family run hotel built on several levels in a small, quiet bay. The garden weaves and winds … Continue reading A little bit of Bon Sol
It's been a while since I've posted about the garden in Wales, and after a week of toil, here's an update! Fine weather persisted, broken only by just an afternoon of heavy rain before the sun came out again. The garden certainly needs water - we've never seen it so dry and after several years of … Continue reading A few words from Wales
Short but sweet - I've had some good news, I entered my April 8th blog post into a competition at KLC School of Design - and it won the 'Garden Design' category! Sense Sensation – Designing a Sensory Garden
Never in my wildest dreams did I believe I'd be the proud owner of such a beautiful greenhouse, what a great building - a fantastic job by master craftsman, Robin MacGregor of Green Bug Greenhouses: In the intense heat of last week, Robin built this truly fabulous addition to our garden and I can't thank … Continue reading I’ve got a fantastic Greenhouse!
My greenhouse base has been built this week - not straightforward, but it's holding such promise! I'm really impressed with the workmanship of Robin McGregor of Green Bug Ltd (www.green-bug.co.uk), he offers a range of designs and bespoke services, with the build including brick bases, frames and indoor shelving. The week started on bank holiday … Continue reading Greenhouse on the way!
This photo popped up on Facebook recently - 2 years since we visited Highgrove Garden during National Gardening week 2016 - can't believe the time has passed so quickly! National Gardening Week is much later this year, from 30th April - 6th May, and we've been really busy - not had time to visit any … Continue reading National Gardening Week
I've left seed sowing very late this year, mainly because I want to use my new greenhouse (when it's built!), for seedlings and potting on, but also the weather has been so awful! Anyway, it's high time I got on with it, or there will be no filler plants this summer. I've accumulated lots of … Continue reading Annual sowing time
It’s a beautiful morning - I’ve just woken to a heartwarming dawn chorus, through the open window I can smell the grass I cut yesterday for the first time this year and as I open the shutters, what a sight greets me - a wonderful, colourful spring garden. My senses are alive and kicking … Continue reading Sense Sensation – Designing a Sensory Garden
At last, a weekend without snow and/or rain, and with the sun shining, it's feeling like spring! However, the garden is looking drab and bedraggled what with the weather and the erection of a new fence around two sides last week and so first task was a bit of a clear up and a trip … Continue reading Has Spring actually Sprung?
Minding my mind, one thought at a time.
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Creativity & Chronic Illness
There's always room for one more plant.
The Occasional Gardener
Teaching the art of composition for photography.
Cultivating the art of patience while gardening in a small space
Moving forward carrying grief
Flora in Focus Journal 