There I was, thinking that my return to work would allow me a little snatched time at the start or end of my working days to catch up with the mounting heaps of unread posts in my blog feed – and to write my own…
Catching Up
The garden is certainly taking something of a backseat this year… but there have been some changes.
Three
There are many plants and combinations that are making me smile in our garden this week. Here are three that have caught my eye – and the camera.
August Dawn
In August, the sun rises behind the horse chestnut and beech trees where our garden boundary narrows.
Kate Glen
Regular visitors to this blog may have noticed that I am particularly fond of purple flowers, and also rather a fan of salvias.
Merlin
In the third year since our purchase at the Malvern Spring Show, Dierama ‘Merlin’ has really found its stride this year.
Splash
There’s no denying that our terrace could do with weeding: however, the occasional interloper like this one makes me smile.
Cordial
With this year’s blackcurrant crop, we decided to try making a cordial.
Gardens at West Green
Towards the end of June, I visited the gardens at West Green House, near Hartley Wintney, for the first time, with my Mum and LO.
Dyffryn in June
Earlier last month, I enjoyed a tranquil walk around Dyffryn Gardens, covering most of the arboretum and more structured gardens.
