Featured Posts in'spring' Category

The solstice has come and gone but the summer has just started…

EDP article for June 27th 2010 The solstice arrived and swiftly departed without stopping, heralding the start of Read more..

How to Plant Leeks

I was looking back through the archives and I don’t think I’ve ever done anything on how I plant Leeks. Read more..

Time to Pull Up The Spinach

The Spinach has had it. I knew it would happen. It was one of the first things I sowed in early Spring and has been Read more..

Tips for Lawn Care

Lawn at Brasenose College, Oxford University. If you fancy impressing the neighbours or you fancy holding a croquet Read more..

Out in the garden

Our secret place is bursting with life and color, flawless blue skies greets the morning, ears attuned to the uplifting Read more..

Growing Strawberry Plants

Strawberry plants are cheap and easy to grow. Strawberries can be picked from spring to autumn if you choose the right Read more..

Happy weekend!

It’s been such a gorgeous spring day today. Spring is like a breath of fresh air; an awakening. The birds have Read more..

What Flower is This? Unusual Tulips!

No prizes but this is a Tulip called ‘Sensual Touch’. It is amazing what breeders are able to create with Read more..

Hyacinth Growing Tips

Growing Hyacinths Hyacinths like brilliant drainage Hyacinth need full sun and a good baking during summer Feed Read more..

In a new light

In May, the house in the roses feels light and airy, and decorating becomes a personal expression of spring. I like to Read more..