Gardening blog archive

Spring has sprung! Yeah!!

I can't believe that it was November when I last wrote a blog (apart from the one...

18 Apr, 2015
Honeysuckle..

Wild Bird Mayhem!

It's that time of year again when all the birds are frantically building nests and...

18 Apr, 2015
Honeysuckle..

Replacing 20 Year Old Trellis

We thought we would replace some old trellis, that I made and fitted, 20 years ago...

17 Apr, 2015
Alanb

More spring Colour..

This is my only shaded North facing border,so It's mainly used for acid loving shrubs..although...

17 Apr, 2015
Bloomer

Best time of year?

In February the snowdrops appear-a whiteover down by the stream, some banksides and...

17 Apr, 2015
Steragram

For those who live alone with limited garden space

this may prove interesting and enjoyable. I have 7 raised beds. One is Raspberry...

17 Apr, 2015
Dianebulley

April at it's best

Have taken many pictures in the last week problem is finding time to post them , These...

16 Apr, 2015
Bjs

Change Over In The G'houses

My tomato plants had started showing their roots again and needed potting on, now...

16 Apr, 2015
Lincslass

From Bud to Blossom

The Cherry Blossom and Magnolia Stellata in my garden were woken by the recent sunshine! Cherry...

16 Apr, 2015
Neellan

Rainy season over.

Until mid November. These sentient beings will have to wait quite awhile for a puddle...

16 Apr, 2015
Stan510

New gravel/Acer area

About twelve days ago a purchased two acers for behind my pond to change the look...

16 Apr, 2015
Dandanspond..

May Update - Improving weather, improving the garden

My before and after videos. First was taken back in December 2014 and the next is...

16 Apr, 2015
Paullypaul

Secret Britain..BBC 1 last night..

Did anyone watch this programme? It was presented by Adam Henson,and Ellie Harrison...

16 Apr, 2015
Bloomer

increasing privacy

late last fall i got the contractor to add this little narrow raised bed at the end...

16 Apr, 2015
Odaatpat

Soooo many seeds to grow .............

I have seeds for snapdragons, Cosmos, Foxgloves and sweet peas running out of space...

15 Apr, 2015
Tina111

finally! some warm weather!

hi folks! well i do believe that winter has finally ended..it was the longest, coldest...

15 Apr, 2015
Odaatpat

Just reporting in, as promised.

I have kept the planter on my balcony damp for over two weeks. The weather is warming...

15 Apr, 2015
Dianebulley

Maggie Muddyboots musings

Today whilst cogitating about what plants to put where this year it occurred to me...

14 Apr, 2015
Maggiemuddy..

Blossom for Terratoonie

The Great White Cherry is now looking its glorious best with the blossom fully out...

14 Apr, 2015
Sheilabub

Felines, Fido, furry things and Flowers!

There are many house and garden plants that are poisonous to dogs, here are some...

14 Apr, 2015
Maggiemuddy..

its that time folks

Yes my greenhouse is begining to look as i have always wanted it to. Pansies...

13 Apr, 2015
230338

My Spring pots .

They give me a lovely display and they only cost me a £1 a bag from the pound shop...

13 Apr, 2015
Kidsgran

On site

Took the old 'Box-Brownie' for a walk round the site this afternoon-took a few pics... Someone...

13 Apr, 2015
Davros

concrete stump

I just finished getting some patina on my tree stump . just got to let mother nature...

13 Apr, 2015
Noseypotter

For all bird watchers

A rare and once in a lifetime sight for me. I walked out of the house this early...

12 Apr, 2015
Loosestrife2

Famata .... ignore this member... flag all comments.

I've flagged lots of comments by this member. Ignore all from Famata please ... ......

12 Apr, 2015
Terratoonie

gorilla

my female gorilla at last is finished . I hope you like her .

12 Apr, 2015
Noseypotter

A quote from Brian Keenan's biography which includes

his neighbour's thoughts about racing pigeons which explains a lot I didnt know. "...

12 Apr, 2015
Dianebulley

New garden starting

Well we have made a start on the garden, this is the progress in the front for now...

11 Apr, 2015
Resi

Lovely day

walked round garden to see what's what, everything looking good, my favourite time...

11 Apr, 2015
Sewingkilla

Spring cleaning!

My new filter for my pond has been/is working really well and keeping the water crystal...

11 Apr, 2015
Dandanspond..

Busy spending and planting..

As my daughter has been on holiday we've done the rounds of the garden centres, I...

11 Apr, 2015
Lincslass

Partially replanted front border/rock garden

Here are some photo's of my front border that I have had to replant after my decorative...

11 Apr, 2015
Amsterdam

Wallflowers

I cannot believe how lovely this wallflower is. It just came in a mixed selection...

11 Apr, 2015
Lizziebee

Signs of spring :)

Hi guys, I've been very busy today. We took the family to Bulkeley Hill here in...

10 Apr, 2015
Bluebell78

Subtropical Flora, India, the last blog, visit November 2014

India is well known for its tea plantations, these are in the Nilgiri Hills of Southern...

10 Apr, 2015
Siris

concrete settee in a different light...and a green roof update..

What a lovely week of weather we have had. With the longer days we have found time...

10 Apr, 2015
Sandra

Sunshine does the trick

Before Easter bare branches and tight buds were the norm here, a few days sunshine...

9 Apr, 2015
Neellan

Spring Garden .... One Year with GOY

Lovely day today so I thought I would take a few pictures around the garden. Looking...

9 Apr, 2015
Alanb

Pasque flowers and some blossom

Lovely sunny day today, so just took my camera for a walk. Pink pulsatilla Purple...

9 Apr, 2015
Sheilabub

Transformed.....we hope!

In March I mentioned that we were thinking about getting some artificial grass. Well...

9 Apr, 2015
Eirlys

Belated Easter Wishes !

Hello everyone, the bad penny returns ! Hahaa! So much has happened since I was...

8 Apr, 2015
Rose1949

Well it gives me pleasure

I took the camera around the garden today and thought I'd share them with you. The...

8 Apr, 2015
Seaburngirl

Nearly New Home For Sale

Free to new family, this cosy residence was built last year. Sheltered location,...

8 Apr, 2015
Andrewr

New Acer

Can anybody identify this acer please. I bought it from local nursery for the princely...

8 Apr, 2015
Marjories

New purchases!

After having a crazy weekend celebrating my 18th birthday I decided I'd treat myself...

8 Apr, 2015
Dandanspond..

I have my mojo back :o)

As many of you know I had passed one kidney stone and am waiting to get rid of another...

7 Apr, 2015
Seaburngirl

The joys of a garden in April when the sun is shining.

It is hard to put into words the pleasure that being out in the garden at this time...

7 Apr, 2015
Wildrose

Busy Day

What wonderful weather all of a sudden! Even the wood pigeons are smiling. Put lots...

7 Apr, 2015
Davros

A year ago I bought a rose pink Argyranthemum.

It has never stopped flowering since in the cold greenhouse. Recently I filled...

7 Apr, 2015
Dianebulley