Those of us who are lucky enough to have gardens have been spending more time in them recently than we normally do. As a result, not only are our gardens probably looking better than they have for some time but we have also become more aware that we share our gardens with many other creatures.
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You don’t have to prune roses but if you choose not to you invariably end up with a tangled mass of growth and fewer flowers. By cutting away older, worn out and possibly diseased growth you can promote vigorous, disease-free new growth and many more flowers which in my opinion is well worth the effort.
Posted on February 26, 2021
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Welcome back to my blog on garden ponds. If you have followed the first blog from last month you have reached the stage, either in theory or practice, where you have a lined hole which is full of water but is not yet a pond!
Posted on February 15, 2021
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Take your pancake game to a whole new level of deliciousness. Whether you're a breakfast enthusiast or simply crave a delightful treat any time of the day, we've got you covered!
Posted on February 06, 2021
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My month by month gardening book from the RHS tells me that in February the sap is beginning to rise not only in the plants but also in gardeners too! In my case as I write this at the snowy end of a wet and cold January I am not so sure about the latter.
Posted on February 06, 2021
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It goes without saying that water is a vital part of any garden but it can provide so much more than just being fundamental to the growth of plants. Water used in ways which create still, reflective surfaces has the ability to produce a feeling of rest, peace and relaxation.
Posted on January 19, 2021
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I am doing my best to find some signs that the garden is beginning to come back to life and is attempting to welcome in the new year which we have all been looking forward to!
Posted on January 05, 2021
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We all have areas in our gardens where conditions are not ideal but even these difficult areas can support plants which are suited to those conditions. The trick is to choose the right plants by understanding the problems of the site and knowing about the requirements of the plants themselves.
Posted on December 11, 2020
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My books tell me that on sunny days gardening in December can be a pleasant experience which is true but as I look out today in the early afternoon all I can see is a much more gloomy prospect!
Posted on December 01, 2020
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I know that November is not a great month for many gardeners but there are still some attractive features to enjoy even if you have to look a little harder for them.
Posted on November 04, 2020
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We are looking forward to re-opening the Garden Centre and Railway Restaurant after the recent Welsh Government ‘Firebreak Lockdown’. As before we will be exercising strict social distancing processes.
Posted on November 04, 2020
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It is quite difficult to imagine a garden without trees or at least one tree. More than any other plant they give a sense of permanence and maturity to any garden and help to link it with other trees beyond the garden and the broader landscape.
Posted on October 26, 2020
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