Gardening blog archive

Another walk in the park

After a week off, another trip to the park with granddaughter. This time, I prioritised...

31 Mar, 2016
Ohmelchisedec

Thrilled with Hayloft Plants . . .

. . . and thrilled with myself, just a little bit! I was surprised when part of...

31 Mar, 2016
Sheilabub

Another example of good service

We are often quick to moan about poor service, but this is an outstanding example...

31 Mar, 2016
Andrewr

A few photos of the garden at the end of March..

Here's just a few photos of the pond area and two borders that I'm currently working...

31 Mar, 2016
Dandanspond..

Last Night.

Last night I went out into the garden and placed some food down for the Hedgehogs....

31 Mar, 2016
Lindak

On the last day but one of March in the garden..

March seems to have flown by for me and we are almost in to April. The weather has...

30 Mar, 2016
Homebird

Fuchsia Standards 2016 *updated 23 April* scroll down the page

Hi All, Thought I would start a blog on making a standard and various sizes to choose...

29 Mar, 2016
Gnarly_gnome

Bits and bobs

We were in town today, Morrison had more of the shrubs I bought last week, so we...

29 Mar, 2016
Csarina

Spring & a new start to the growing season on the plot

Yes, Spring is sprung (in the NH!) & we are making a new start to the growing...

28 Mar, 2016
Balcony

March 2016

Something has definitely changed since I last uploaded pictures on here. I stopped...

27 Mar, 2016
Michaella2000

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everybody!! Here's a photo of my Easter treat! Two new koi for the pond...

27 Mar, 2016
Dandanspond..

Easter Blog

Hi All, I've been busy for the last 2 to 3 months involved in our kitchen refurbishment...

26 Mar, 2016
Dawnsaunt

I really felt the pain when Monty chopped the Hosta plant

root with his sharp spade. He even said the two halves could be chopped again into...

26 Mar, 2016
Dianebulley

Happy Easter !

I hope everyone enjoys the Easter week end. We are supposed to have rough weather,...

25 Mar, 2016
Hywel

Still Digging

Still digging and the war with the couch grass is reaching its climax. I had a bonfire...

25 Mar, 2016
Tomdevlin18

Perfect Way to spend Good Friday...

Where else on what has been a really warm and sunny day than in the garden... Lawns...

25 Mar, 2016
Lincslass

Our New Garden

Hello everyone We have moved from Bedford to Climping on the West Sussex coast since...

25 Mar, 2016
Ladycarol

New Ponds

For anyone about to build/construct a pond, be it concrete or rubber lining, a small...

24 Mar, 2016
Parkdrive

What happened to the sun???

Its been very dull and quite cold since Monday. We have seeds germinated in the trays...

24 Mar, 2016
Csarina

New project..

Here's some photos of the path we had at our previous house back in 1997. I've decided...

24 Mar, 2016
Dandanspond..

Now,I dive in...

Its been more then I can do ..so I do in stages. Much pruning. I had a school teacher...

24 Mar, 2016
Stan510

IM BACK :))))

Hi all im back after a long time away. Missed you all ,heres my first blog of many...

23 Mar, 2016
Mark61

three new heads

I made another concrete fence last year . ive added some heads to fill in the spaces...

23 Mar, 2016
Noseypotter

*"Spring" 2016 ... I give up!*

Well! I was so happy to be able to go out into the fresh air and continue my work...

23 Mar, 2016
Lori

Spring morning..

Here's just a few photos of the garden/ pond area today.. New leaves and buds are...

23 Mar, 2016
Dandanspond..

There is no need to go searching for garden ornaments.

They are expensive. There is Garden Art in your kitchen ! When you think about it,...

23 Mar, 2016
Dianebulley

Sorry I have not been around much

December 15th last year was dreadful day for us. My youngest son died aged just 45. Since...

22 Mar, 2016
Csarina

Impatient me

My garden seems static at the moment. Yes, there are things blooming such as the...

22 Mar, 2016
Arbuthnot

Short stroll on a sunny March morning

The sun is shining! Like most of you I'm sure, I just love this time of year with...

22 Mar, 2016
Sheilabub

Getting There..(The new border part 2 and lots of new plants)

I've spent most of the weekend and today, digging lots of very solid clay out of...

21 Mar, 2016
Paulspatch

Spring at last ! :o)

We've had some lovely weather here lately (albeit on the chilly side sometimes) so...

21 Mar, 2016
Hywel

Spring!

Hi everyone tis I! Spring is definitely here doesn't it cheer you up? I have lots...

21 Mar, 2016
Sewingkilla

Behind the scene - Kew Gardens alpine nursery

Have you ever wondered how the Botanic Gardens put on such a good display of alpines...

20 Mar, 2016
Andrewr

Holey Places

In January, my partner and I drove to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre for a drink....

20 Mar, 2016
The_white_h..

Specialist Clematis growers

My wife was taken out today by her daughters, so having a few hours free, I decided...

18 Mar, 2016
Derekm

Who was Albert?

In early spring, a small tuber in the mountains of the former Soviet Central Asia,...

18 Mar, 2016
Andrewr

A walk in the park

We are very lucky to live a ten minute walk away from our local park. It is beautiful...

17 Mar, 2016
Ohmelchisedec

Spring time at last

It has been a lovely day blue skies and warm enough to discard some of my winter...

17 Mar, 2016
Marjories

*Spring 2016*

Last autumn, before the confused and disjointed winter of 2015/16, my plans and dreams...

16 Mar, 2016
Lori

Elan Dam - How wet can it get?

After almost four months of continuous rain, even those of us who live in Mid Wales...

15 Mar, 2016
The_white_h..

mushrooms

more mushrooms but a bit more advanced than my older ones and a dog I did for a rescue couldn't...

15 Mar, 2016
Noseypotter

Worst rains of the season just ended.

It was near a week of "Subtropical river of moisture" as they called it. From Thursday...

14 Mar, 2016
Stan510

HOORAY, I've Negotiated A New Border With The Guvnor! And, Bought Some Plants

Yes, I have managed to get agreement from the guvnor (Julie) that I can take another...

14 Mar, 2016
Paulspatch

One of my visions!

Sorry I haven't been around for a while...anyway, here's a little story for you. You...

14 Mar, 2016
Spritzhenry

Warming Up

Only a few days ago, this was my chilly garden ... ... and, despite the snow, up...

13 Mar, 2016
Terratoonie

New Plants for the pond

At last we are nearly at the stage of being able to replant the pond. Yesterday I...

13 Mar, 2016
Marjories

Our front garden today..

The lawn has been mowed and now it looks better here are some photos of our wrap...

12 Mar, 2016
Dandanspond..

Tender Plants

These tubs of tender plants are along the inside wall of our lean-to conservatory,...

12 Mar, 2016
Siris

Today in the lovely warm sunshine..

Just a few photos to show different parts of the garden today in the sunshine and...

11 Mar, 2016
Dandanspond..

Wet, wet, wet.

We had so much rain here during Tuesday night and Wednesday morning that flooding...

11 Mar, 2016
Arbuthnot