Preparing Our Greenhouses for Winter Plant Care.

The two small greenhouses we have in the garden are now almost full to the brim with tender plants in readiness for the onset of winter. It was a wet windy day when I took these pictures hence all the leaves on the green house roofs. The smallest one contains succulents with cuttings and seeds. … Continue reading Preparing Our Greenhouses for Winter Plant Care.

Drought Busters in Our Garden@19.

Very few plants in our gardens can survive these temperatures let alone flower. These are the few exceptions here. Inula magnifica Hollyhock Apple Blossom Echinops ritro is loved by the bees. I was once told I would regret planting this in my garden because it can be invasive. In our free draining soil, I am … Continue reading Drought Busters in Our Garden@19.

Ten favourite plants for August 2017

It is often said that August is a poor time for English gardens, if you visit Chloris  At The Blooming Garden. you will see how wrong that statement can be. I am joining in with Chloris and all the other garden bloggers with my ten favourite Plants for August. In no particular order of preference, the … Continue reading Ten favourite plants for August 2017