I was asked to write an article for the village magazine, the Parish Link. I will post them here.
October. This summer’s drought has certainly taken its toll on the garden, with many plants failing to survive. To help with reviving the garden, I think we should look on the positive side: these spaces provide new planting opportunities. What to plant there, I hear you ask? First look at your garden and see what … Continue reading From the Garden Bench. Article for the Parish Link. Reviving the garden.
September. Michaelmas, or the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels, is celebrated on 29th September each year. Since it occurs near the equinox, the day is linked with the start of autumn and the shortening of days; in England, it is one of the “quarter days,” when servants were hired, rents were due, or … Continue reading From the Garden Bench: an article for the Parish Link. Celebrating Michaelmas: Traditions and Asters.
I have been writing gardening articles for our village magazine, The Parish Link, since February this year. I have now decided to publish them here following their appearance in the magazine. This will serve as a record for me. Some parts of the articles may have been covered here before; I apologise for any repetition … Continue reading From the Garden Bench. Articles for the Parish Link.
