I have a lot of catching up to do on my blog! It’s been a whirlwind few months with my son’s wedding, lots of writing work, a vintage sale – and so many harvests from my own little garden and from friends and neighbours. I can’t remember such a year for apples, pears, quinces, and… Read More »
cottage garden
Up to Speed
It has been a good month for new projects and plans. I have finally launched a web shop here on my website, after many months of talking about it. To celebrate, I have had some new cards printed, and they are already selling well. Available now, ÂŁ2.75 each, with lots of different designs to choose… Read More »
Hot, hot, hot
We’re expecting our third mini heatwave, and it is certainly challenging to keep a container garden hydrated in dry conditions. There is no hosepipe ban in our area (yet), but this may happen. I don’t have an irrigation system, so I’m currently watering my pots every evening, when the sun has set. I’m slowly moving… Read More »
Under the floral spell
Early summer has well and truly arrived in the garden. It’s been a good year for the roses, with Generous Gardener providing some beautiful pale pink blooms, and my new Rosa mutabilis already growing out of its pot. I have high hopes for this one, as it is said to flower almost all year round.… Read More »
An exciting interlude
I’ve had an amazing few days. Last Friday evening, my tiny garden was featured on Gardeners’ World! It’s a secret that I’ve been keeping since June 28, when a crew of four people arrived to make a short film about how I’ve turned my concrete yard into an urban cottage style flower garden. Director Kath,… Read More »
Between times
We’ve had five very sociable and busy days of Christmas, which has been absolutely lovely, but today (Sunday 28) is a quiet one, with no plans at all. I’ve pulled on an old jumper, grazed on rice cakes and marmalade for breakfast (rounded off by a piece of fudge), and now I’ve made coffee. Just… Read More »