It is now October. There is still much colour in the garden in contrast to many plants which are fading fast, such as the Hosta. The Sedum is now a much deeper pink, contrasting with the surrounding planting. The Japanese Anemone is taller still…

It is now October. There is still much colour in the garden in contrast to many plants which are fading fast, such as the Hosta. The Sedum is now a much deeper pink, contrasting with the surrounding planting. The Japanese Anemone is taller still…
“ Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; To bend with apples the moss’d cottage-trees, And fill all fruit with ripeness to…
It is now flying through April, having escaped the 1st without an April Fool. We had a lovely day yesterday and went with a friend to the Garden Centre, where I always buy more than I need. I bought a Lavender (Hidcote) and have…
I cannot believe it is the first day of spring-March 20th. Where has the time flown. Here in Dorset, we have had a mild winter with lots of rain. Now, the daffodils are opening, and many tulips, with some already flowering. There are more…