Notes on growing ornamentals and edibles, and musings on other matters that interest me.
The front garden definitely has an autumn-winter feel. Mainly winter, since autumn passed us by. Though so did summer, and much of spring. Maybe it’s just been one long winter for the last year?! The garden hasn’t had much attention …
In probably a first for me, I’ve got my autumn sowing garlic in before the end of October. I believe the benefits of sharing the plot with others is already paying off. Recently joined by friend Manishta, and new to …
Very pleased with the first crop I am very excited as today as I finally got my first crop off Apple ‘Charles Ross’*. I first planted it as a 1-year old maiden in 2006, so it’s been six years to …
Those who know me are aware that I have a bit of an obsession with garlic. This is in part, due to the fact that I love garlic, but also because I’m allergic to onion, so use garlic as a …
I’m rather lucky to live on the doorstep (just over 1 mile away) of Oxford Botanic Gardens, and it’s great to be able to drop in and see what is currently in bloom. Here is a couple of plants whose flowers …
I’m in the rather fortunate position of having a few days off and sunny weather coinciding. A rare treat this summer of which I’m trying to make the most of the opportunity. Gwenfar’s Lottie – producing food, but massively over …