by annebyrne | Jun 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
I always dread hearing a hosepipe ban announced, for legal reasons. And why is that, you might ask? Well, it’s on account of Murphy’s Law, which states that “although several weeks of sunny weather may create the expectation of a good summer, a declaration of drought...
by annebyrne | May 15, 2020 | Popular
Cultivate the art of doing very little…….. If the last post was about keeping calm and carrying on with gardening, this one is about keeping calm and actually doing very little at all. To absorb maximum benefits from the garden, you need to cultivate the...
by annebyrne | May 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Keep on top of watering during dry spells Keep Calm and Carry On Gardening If my inbox is anything to go by, a lot of people are doing a lot of thinking about their gardens just now. No surprises there, as the not – exactly – a – lockdown got underway just...
by annebyrne | Apr 22, 2020 | Photo
If there’s one thing guaranteed to lift the spirits, it’s bright seasonal colour in containers at doors and windows. With a little planning, you can have pretty things in pots and windowboxes all year round, and they’re perfect for places where space is tight. It’s...
by annebyrne | Apr 16, 2020 | Photo
If I were lucky enough to own a field, I would plant an apple orchard. Not because of any particular fondness for the fruit, worthy though it is. You see, the best thing about an apple tree happens now, not at harvest time – it’s the apple blossom. Of all spring...
