Category Archives for Winter
In case you want to escape into the garden
– auf Deutsch lesen — Despite the cold, unpleasant weather, the first hopeful signs start appearing around us. I have seen (and smelled!) my first Hamamelis flowers and the first snowdrops are spreading their cheerful little wings. They provide great … Continue reading
The new Classic Bed
– auf Deutsch lesen – I mentioned last week that one project that we are planning now is a series of small sample borders, that hopefully will inspire customers to plant something similar in their own garden.
Time to plan and research
9 tips for planning your garden – auf Deutsch lesen – First of all may I still wish you a very happy New Year. That 2021 will be a beautiful garden year, with lots of gardening success. Some of this … Continue reading
The end of the gardening season – and thank you!
– auf Deutsch lesen – Our gardening year is over. The last bulbs have been planted, the borders mulched with compost. The few unsold roses, trees and shrubs have been tucked away under a blanket of leaves in the shelter … Continue reading
The fascination of seed
– auf Deutsch lesen – The chilly, damp weather at the moment does not encourage me to spend much time in the garden. Instead, I am drawn by the lure of seeds. Before I allow myself to trawl through lists … Continue reading
Winter pruning trees and shrubs
– auf Deutsch lesen – The nights are getting cold, the last leaves are just being shed, the garden comes to rest. It is time for nature and man to rest and recuperate. Plants have a short break before the … Continue reading
The Advent season
– auf Deutsch lesen – It is that time of year again where much of the garden centre is being wrapped up and brought indoors for the wintertime. Each year I find it hard to see our plant-sales area become … Continue reading
