The Fritillaria Meleagris or snake head Fritillaria are now flowering in my garden and looking amazing. A jewel in an English spring garden this is one of my favorite flowers. There checkerboard petals give this plant an exotic look but it is actually a native of the UK. Once common in the pastures its is… Read More
Month: April 2014
Description We are pleased to offer this immaculately presented’starter home. Great location situated to the side of my garden Benefits from a full width window and an elevated location allowing a panoramic view over the garden. Must be seen to be appreciated. This one room home is a unique opportunity and would suit a young couple… Read More
Out of Hibernation
Today I have heard the first calls of that winter hibernator, the lawn mower. A sunny April Sunday brought the ‘dulcet tones’ drifting over the fence from a neighboring garden. The call was quickly answered by others, they are clearly sociable creatures as the first song always receives a quick reply. Its distant cousin the… Read More
I first heard the term friendship garden whilst watching Beechgrove Gardens on BBC iplayer. It was used to refer to a garden which was created using donations of plants from the owners friends. Then after a few years the owners had enough plants to start reciprocating and provide friends new and old with plants from their… Read More
Around The Garden – April
The garden is slowly coming to life with the addition of plants provided by friends, some addition of my own and good old fashioned hard work. March has been a busy month with the arrival of the chickens, moving the poly tunnel and the addition of a large number of shrubs provided by friends. The… Read More