I promised to update you with my Sarah Raven tulips once a few more had bloomed.
I planted these stunning bulbs at the beginning of the year and have been delighted with their progress.
With several different varieties they have flowered continually since the middle of April and are still going strong.
I’ve been watering them regularly due to the dry weather and I think that this has helped prolong the flowering period.
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It looks as though fine weather is on its way again at last. With that in mind here I have selected my Six of The Best; Sun Shelters. The first on my list is this…
Hidden within the confines of a stunning walled garden between Ham and Richmond, Petersham Nurseries is well worth seeking out. Whether you want to shop, dine, or just glean inspiration, this nursery is a far…
The terracotta planters that I filled with bulbs in the autumn provide a colourful display in our Easter garden. Tubs overflowing with narcissi provide a cheerful greeting as we step outside the back door.Combined with…
For four days in April, Dunsborough Park, a romantic idyll in the heart of Surrey, opened its gardens to the public for its Annual Tulip Festival. I popped along on Saturday the 28th, as this…
Last weekend I was invited to an educational event at the Crocus Gardening School @ Dorney Court Kitchen Garden in Dorney. It was a talk by award-winning garden writer, lecturer & organic gardener, Val Bourne,…