Sunday 26 December 2010
“No passionate gardener, even though distracted by the prospect of Christmas family gatherings, will have their minds totally divorced from whats going on out there. Where shall they get their inspiration? Of course, we rely on the successes of others...
Tuesday 21 December 2010
Falling Snow by Alan Williams See how they fall An infinity of heavenly aspirations Come to convert the world With a deep and even purity. Sent to nullify and cleanse To enhance and beautify To muffle and calm With the...
Monday 13 December 2010
We know it’s never that easy to rustle up the best gift for a keen gardener – another trowel, more twine, mmmm…well, this year we have the answer! Garden House courses and workshops make the best gifts – consider buying...
Friday 10 December 2010
There are many shrubs that will add colour through these darker winter months, including dogwoods (Cornus) which, if pruned hard in the spring, produce fantastically coloured young stems the following winter as the leaves fall. A great choice is Cornus sanguinea Midwinter...
Sunday 5 December 2010
Jan M. is one of an enthusiastic group of women who regularly (every Friday!) gather to drink coffee, chat about the week’s events – and to work in the beautiful garden at The Garden House! What better way to learn...
Thursday 2 December 2010
When did we last have snow in early December?! Last year it was January, the year before, April – this is becoming a regular if rather unpredictable occurrence! So wonderful whilst it’s looking fresh, treacherous underfoot when it gets icy...