My RHS ‘Gardening Through the Year ‘ book tells me that November can be a damp, raw month which, I admit, is not a great way to begin this month’s blog. However, even in November although flowers may be scarce there are still the last days of this year’s autumn leaves, many colourful fruits, and evergreen foliage as well as decorative stems and barks to bring interest to the garden even on the dullest of days.
Posted on November 03, 2023
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As we move into October and the heart of autumn this year’s growing season is clearly coming to a close but there is still much to appreciate and, of course, to do in the garden.
Posted on September 29, 2023
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My RHS book on ‘Gardening through the Year’ tells me that September is a wonderful month and I whole-heartedly agree. True the shortening of the days are a sign that the year is moving on but there is so much to admire and enjoy in the first month of the autumn.
Posted on September 08, 2023
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Well after an unusually wet and cool July following last July’s hot and dry weather I wonder what August has in store for us? In some ways the unpredictability of our wonderful British weather makes gardening even more interesting, some would say challenging, and keeps gardeners on their toes at all times!
Posted on August 02, 2023
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Here we are into July already and the second half of the year which means mid-summer and all the colours and scents which our summer flowers bring, especially the wonderful roses and sweet peas. Your gardens are probably at or near their best at this time of year and all your hard work has paid off.
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I think that most of you are already aware that June is right up there in my list of favourite months. Over the spring months the garden has literally blossomed week by week and by June the leaf greens are still vibrant and fresh and largely undamaged by pests, disease or drought.
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Hopefully May will be less variable and plants as well as gardeners can look forward to some good growing conditions which will transform our gardens.
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With April here again we are well and truly into spring and one of, if not the most, exciting month of the year. The garden suddenly seems to become more alive and vibrant and even the pulse of the gardener begins to quicken!
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At last March is with us- it can sometimes feel that it takes a long time coming but as the first month of spring it is always well worth waiting for.
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Fabulous February at last!- no, you are quite right it isn’t but at least it gets us nearer to March and the real start of the growing season to come.
Posted on February 01, 2023
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Where on earth did 2023 come from? The last time the world seemed normal was in 2019- did something happen?
Posted on January 03, 2023
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My RHS month by month gardening book tells me that although any sunshine in December will be weak, sunny days can still be pleasantly spent in the garden.
Posted on December 08, 2022
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