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…