In The beginning, Seed Sowing.

I guess, if you asked any gardener how to sow seeds, you would receive a different answer from each one.  I recently gave a zoom presentation to the Worcestershire Careers Association gardening group on seed sowing. These are my thoughts. Containers. There is a wide range of pots and containers for seed sowing, generally, I … Continue reading In The beginning, Seed Sowing.

Mind the Gap!

I have been thinking for some time that the wooden bridge crossing the dry river in the Japanese garden would soon need replacing. It had developed a certain amount of spring when crossing! It gave way the other day as I was crossing to the shelter, so the decision was made for me as to … Continue reading Mind the Gap!

Japanese Gardens.

Following my post 'Peace and Tranquility' I thought it would be interesting to post some pictures, as slide shows, of Japanese gardens we have visited here in the UK. Tatton Park. From their website: "The Japanese Garden was almost certainly the result of Alan de Tatton’s visit to the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition at the White City … Continue reading Japanese Gardens.

Becky’s Baking Adventures,

Ever since we have opened our garden for the National Garden Scheme our family has been part of the team. You can read about them and the part they play by clicking on 'The Garden' heading and then the 'Garden Team'. Our two granddaughters have always helped with the refreshments, when they were younger clearing … Continue reading Becky’s Baking Adventures,