You really know when spring has sprung when tulips turn the garden into a kaleidoscope of vibrant colour. We bought several varieties back in late 2018 from bakker.com based in. the Netherlands. They arrived quickly and it was quite apparent that Bakker really knows what they are doing. The bulbs were superbly eco-packed and in […]
Euphorbia Robbia – Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae also known as ‘Mrs Robbs Bonnet’ is an interesting flowering plant for the borders. At half a meter with a spread of one to one and a half metres in 2-5 years, this can make an interesting display. Unusual as the flower spikes are a yellowy green. I can’t even […]
Daffodils are a sure sign that spring has sprung and there is nothing more uplifting that the glowing sight of daffodils in full bloom. Indeed some of the most famous poets have been inspired by the sight of these wonderful flowers: I wandered lonely as a cloudThat floats on high o’er vales and hills,When all […]
Hedgehogs are a gardener’s best friend as they eat caterpillars, beetles, slugs, and other critters that just love to cause havoc with your plants. We have always wanted hedgehogs in our garden and didn’t think that there were any that roamed near us. This wasn’t the case when I spotted one walking up the lane […]
Hellebores are flowers that really brighten up your garden in those very early months in the year when there is not a lot going on and little colour to smile about. I randomly bought a couple of plants a few years back as a front filler for a raised bed which turned out to be […]
