Category Archives: Lawn lounging

Of all the wildlife seen in our gardens and on allotments I think that it’s butterflies that are the most pleasing to see, although I do appreciate that some aren’t too welcome. Surely the sight of them fluttering around among … Continue reading →

I was at the horticultural trading shed as usual this morning when I heard the skittering of dog claws on the floor behind me. I turned round to find Marley, the Staffie, sitting looking at me patiently waiting for a … Continue reading →

On Friday I was pleased to see that the first early potatoes Vales Emerald, which I planted a month ago, have started appearing.  This morning I was surprised to see that a few main crop Desiree, which were planted just a … Continue reading →

I’m sure Town Mouse’s Rhubarb Rhubarb post yesterday will be one of several I’ll be reading over the coming weeks about this fruit.  At the weekend I’ll probably pick a few sticks off mine which has now grown to a reasonable size.  … Continue reading →

continues with the sort of Plot A to Z series of occasional posts that I started back in November 2010. I see that the last one I did, H is for…, was over a year ago so this post is long overdue. I … Continue reading →

I received a nice summery thank you card during the week along with some seeds including a packet of wallflowers, erysimum cheiri Fire King, which are something I’ve not grown before.  This soggy Sunday it was quiet at the horticultural society … Continue reading →

I suppose that the few days of nice weather last week were too good to last and sure enough since Wednesday it’s been very cold and dull again. The forecast for most of next week is for more of the … Continue reading →