2ndhand's Blog archive

NGS open day went well-ish

the rain forecast to start at 11am, began early. So I hoped that being forecast to...

Isfryn, Bethania, Open garden 19th August 11- 5

A five acre garden opens to the public for the NGS scheme. It is split in two sections,...

The dawning of a new era and idea.

I haven't minded the weather of the last couple of years. I have just gone with the...

PLAN B. Blooming brilliant out of Misery

There was me thinking in March during the first heatwave, that summer was on it's...

Slug and snail deterrents.

i don't have many problems with the slimies eating my prized plants and veg. I scatter...

On the way to £1000 raised.

We had one coach party 3rd week of june and the open weekend, 2nd and 3rd of July....

Gardens ready

It's been lovely restoring the garden to what it should be. There's still a few weeds...

Surprises outside

I Usually buy my seeds from T & M or Mr. F's, but thought I'd be a good gal and...

Update to excuse the mess.

Now I am at home all the time, I have been able to get the garden round. It's been...

Little surprises

I always keep a note of what I have sown, grown, and where they have been planted,...

Excuse the mess and length of blog.

I thought I'd shame myself into getting on in the garden by giving you all a walk...

The cutting side of things.

Lonicera nitida, all varieties, is about the only shrub that can get me excited....