Brassica #showsofhands
Chelsea Fringe, which coincides and overlaps with the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (but independent of it), is now in it’s third year. For one reason or another I’ve yet to be able to attend any Fringe events (nor the Flower Show …
Year: 2014
End of month view: April 2014
April has brought with it a mix of sunshine and showers, all of which has seen increased growth and more colour to the garden, particularly in contrast to the end of March. Overview from the conservatory. More foliage and flowers. …
Garden visit: Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens
It was Easter holidays, my friend Manishta was visiting from Oxford, and it was sunny: a perfect combination for garden visiting. My choice was Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens, which lies just south of York. I follow Stillingfleet on Twitter @SLGardens and …
My entries for “Great British Spud Off 2014”
I love potatoes. Just love them. Growing them, cooking them, eating them. I need a regular potato fix. I don’t know if it’s some distant Irish genetics in my blood or just that crispy baked potatoes are one of the …
Reflections: Gardening Myths and Misconceptions
Gardening Myths and Misconceptions, by Charles Dowding The following is not so much a book review as some reflections from reading this book. I recommend you visit Helen over at Patient Gardener, who has written a very insightful review of this book. …
End of month view: March 2014
March has been a month full of quiet growth in the garden. Not much in the way of drama, just a gentle unfolding of new buds, leaves and early Spring flowers. Overview of the garden, including new mini-greenhouse Flowering and …