Now, R dislikes celandines in the flowerbeds - unlike me and I do not object to the odd daisy amongst the self sown forgetmenots.
The Evolution of a small garden, lots of mistakes, lots of hard work, for those who love gardening.
Friday, 29 April 2022
NEARLY MAY
Now, R dislikes celandines in the flowerbeds - unlike me and I do not object to the odd daisy amongst the self sown forgetmenots.
Monday, 18 April 2022
SPRINGING FORTH
Yesterday we sat out in the garden for lunch in the sunshine, this morning as I went out to prune, belatedly, one of the hydrangeas I found the temperature has dropped 10C to remind me that the danger of frost is far from over.
The daffs are going over but they have looked great.
Sunday, 10 April 2022
THE PLAGUE GARDEN
Yup! We have it. The Covid has struck, even despite three jabs. I got it first then R so now it is my turn to be nurse. And we have been under siege all week with the cock pheasant attacking his reflection in all the low level windows. Tap, tap, tap and a quick messy deposit as he leaves.
All the blossom seems to be coming out all at once bar the apple tree, so I was praying for no frost - but no luck, three nights on the trot and I fear for the damsons.This is the damson blossom but we have half a dozen trees or more.
The garden is neglected. 20 minutes of dead heading daffodils and we are exhausted.
Not much happening veg bed wise, not up to digging yet but the rhubarb is thriving - the bright stuff was under the forcing pot and was sweet and delicious. The only thing really thriving down there are the chives.
Here are a few pics to get out of the way - camellia, forget-me-nots, and cherry.
It is at times like this that one wonders where it all comes from? All winter there is so little happening and then whoosh! Flowers and new growth all around.
We have vases in all the downstairs rooms and halfway up the stairs. Our daughter's family come later this week but they do not know yet that they will be looking after us - (that is actually not true but sounded rather good.) (One can always hope?)
I am surprised at how much better I feel on a gluten free diet but do miss my cakes and biscuits and pies and . . . . . 😢
Friday, 1 April 2022
WILDLIFE AND BLOSSOM
Newts in the pond, peacock and Brimstone butterflies, the pheasant still pecking the window though he has also taken to nipping off the flower heads on the Madame Lefebre tulips so I have put them up on a table.
Very dry, today Friday 20.5C and watering the pots.
Monday and 12C, rain.
Thursday and some light snow flurries. Ah! British weather.
Today is Friday again and I am sitting by the garden doors when a stoat with a baby rabbit in its mouth strolls past and up into the wood. Probably storing it. Then it wanders back ignoring me - probably bit big for prey - probably back to the rabbit hole for more.
C and G came to see the garden and C saw our tree creeper which pleased R. Heron on the pond this morning and the fox has been back.
All right, not quite done - here is our moorhen on the pond.