Cutting back in a cottage garden – the reality
Here is a short practical blog showing how cutting my perennial plants back to the ground now will be good for the garden and good for the soil. I can spread compost in the new spaces and new growth will be up within a week or so. It takes a spurt of courage to hack away at growing plants but do it now and your garden will look for for months.
Early July in my cottage garden
Today July 6th I’m posting some photos of what’s happening in my cottage garden this weekend plus one pic at the end of my Mum who at 103 yrs old is still gardening; summer bedding now and planning bulbs for next year.
What is a garden for? Further thoughts.
I often think about what a garden is for. In this third blog I suggest that having an outdoor space to think about, daydream about and be out in is a great distraction from harsh reality, worries and niggles.
In London Cottage Garden what happens when……
This blog shows what happens when action is taken or is not taken – one only learns by trial and error so my blog may help you make those big decisions and avoid making the same mistakes.
Compromises in a town cottage garden
Six small samples of having to accept things as they are when you have a small garden
“Everybody loves the sound of a train in the distance……
My Mum is now 103 years old and still gardening. Here is the story of how she inspired me to enjoy gardening.
Six on a Saturday: tips for not feeling overwhelmed by the cottage garden style
Having the cottage garden style involves a lot of gardening. Don’t imagine it doesn’t. This year it seems more than ever. I can often feel overwhelmed trying to keep on top of the jumble. Perennials can turn from glorious to spent in a matter of days. So I am having some ideas about how
Bee friendly plants – the top mail order choices from rosybee nursery
The mail order nursery rosybee.com sells only the best plants for bees and all arrive in great condition. Do check out her website for info and ordering.