I missed last month’s GBBD, which I regret not only because I enjoy taking part in Carol’s monthly Festival of Flowers but also because it is such a great way to record what is happening in the garden. I was determined to join in again this month, not least because our moving plans are firming…
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I can’t quite believe it is the end of May already. A May, I might add, that is ending with a distinctly Aprilish feeling to it, cooler and with very welcome rain – and not so welcome wind! The rain means a shorter post than normal, as I’m afraid my dedication didn’t extend to putting…
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When we first moved here, nearly 10 years ago now, the 1.5m deep border alongside our garage was a mass of field grass with a couple of conifers, a Euonymus ‘Emerald Gaiety’ and a struggling honeysuckle. This is also one of the first things any visitor to the house, or indeed cul-de-sac, sees as it…
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