Lawns. Traditionally gardens are laid to turf with thin borders running around the edges. Ideal for families with children, or with pets needing space to run around. But is this as it should always be? I spent the first year in our home looking at the garden and what happened throughout the year. Where theContinue reading “A resilient Gardener (pt.3)”
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Loss …
It happens. So many nights of disturbed sleep. Constant watching and supporting. Tiredness and exhaustion. Emotionally drained. A spent force. Unable to see beyond the relentless need for my presence. As a parent of a special needs child, – no longer a child, but a young adult with greater needs that increasing age brings –Continue reading “Loss …”
A resilient Gardener (pt.2) …
At the time we bought and moved into our home, the previous owners had a Dalek style plastic compost bin at the bottom of the garden. Taking over another person’s compost can be daunting as you will never know how, or even if, they had composted correctly. Without the required mix of green and brownContinue reading “A resilient Gardener (pt.2) …”
A resilient Gardener (pt.1)…
G It is six o’clock in the morning. July. I stand outdoors on the decking, overlooking our South facing garden at the Cherry Laurel hedge I had started to prune back a couple of days earlier. It was overhanging the fence by up to four feet in parts. Motivation prevented me from attending to itContinue reading “A resilient Gardener (pt.1)…”
A new Project …
We needed a new project. Something that will engage our sons mind. Focus on the positive and inquisitive, rather than the usual terrors and pain. Something that will allow long term support, teaching, comforting, and exciting. There is a saying, “Gardening, cheaper than therapy, and you get tomatoes …” Well, I am about to putContinue reading “A new Project …”
Month’s end …
As June comes to an end, I once again wonder where the year is racing to. It seems no time at all since we were looking at the first shoots of spring and now, so much has passed and the mid to late summer delights in the garden take over. Planning for spring next yearContinue reading “Month’s end …”
The rose …
At this time of year, the garden delivers something magical. The rose. So many varieties. So many types. So many colours and fragrances. I have written many times how the garden helps our family with health issues, but the rose is the one that also helps me! The song sings of harsh winters and emotions,Continue reading “The rose …”
Midsummers Day …
The longest day of the year. Usually celebrated on 21st June, but different cultures will celebrate this event anytime between 21st and 24th June. In truth, the length of the day is no longer than any other day. 24 hours. That is all we are allotted and within those 24 hours, we must ensure ourContinue reading “Midsummers Day …”
Dear diary …
Did somebody suggest climate change and global warming is impacting on gardeners and gardening? It appears that our traditional ‘April Showers’ are now falling in May. Rain that also feels like it never ends. Our weather forecasters tell us it is dry, or it is cloudy. They even tell us the sun is shining, andContinue reading “Dear diary …”
May …
Blossom on the trees is disappearing again now. The deep pink of the Collingwood Ingram ornamental cherry all blown away and replaced with stunning foliage was first, then the Tai-Haku white cherry has also left the branches, the crab apple, Malus Evereste is hanging on, but only just. The year to date has revealed manyContinue reading “May …”
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