Welcome to my garden journal
Welcome to my garden journal. I hope that you will read some of what I have written, and that you’ll be back if what I write appeals to you.
There’s a cycling phrase used by the professionals. It is called Eat Sleep Repeat. I tried it but I’m too old to be a pro. However, my interest in gardening, and my knowledge of my inner workings, leads me to an understanding of how important writing is for me. So I changed the cycling phrase to suit my purposes. What are the three important elements of my gardening?
- Grow: the garden needs a helping hand
- Write: record what's happening
- Repeat: do it regularly.
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Enjoying
“Are you enjoying your garden this summer? I mean: are you really enjoying it? This may seem a daft question, as most gardens are reaching
Hydrangea
It’s my first time growing hydrangea. It has only taken me thirty something years to take the plunge, and I’m delighted that I did. It’s
Normal Is Overrated
Normally, leeks would be harvested and eaten before the middle of June. Normally, December to March might be about right, I think. In any case,
Out And About
I’m thrilled to be able to finalise what I’m going to do, but as yet I’ve no real intention of doing much, except in my head.
That’s A First
A garden centre visit was squeezed in at the very last moment, without advance planning.
There Will Be Flowers
Right up to the seventies or eighties, folks didn’t really have gardens. Any small plot of ground would likely have been used to grow potatoes and vegetables.