Month: June 2026

Benefits of Sharing Your Garden with the Community

Opening your garden. It is a commitment to open your garden to the public, either for the local church or the National Garden Scheme. However, it can be gratifying to share your garden with fellow enthusiasts, with experience flowing both ways. I think it also helps to develop the community spirit we have in this … Continue reading Benefits of Sharing Your Garden with the Community →

My Garden Journey: Irises, Blooms, and Pollinator Friendliness

With my growing collection of Iris’s and last year’s hot summer, I was expecting a good show from them this year, however for some reason it was not as good as last year. I moved many to the raised beds edging the patio last summer. I was disappointed that none of these flowered, I presume … Continue reading My Garden Journey: Irises, Blooms, and Pollinator Friendliness →