We had a very enjoyable lunch with D and Gd and the caterpillar cake was thoroughly enjoyed. Carrot cake is one of my favourites @Obelix-Vendée...
Am thinking of getting a grape vine for the greenhouse. We’ve previously grown Black Hamburg’s but found them quite bland and very seedy, grew...
We sometimes get lots of worms around the lid of our darlek compost bin. I always assumed it was when the compost was too hot or wet. I haven’t...
A rainy start to the day here too. Nothing substantial, just a quick shower but every drop is appreciated. It’s Daughters birthday today so she...
We spent yesterday morning in the garden doing jobs and them most of the afternoon chatting and enjoying the sunshine.OH trimmed our beech hedge...
Just thought what about daylilies. Just done a quick google for peach and On and On and Double Dream popped up
All my annuals are a bit slim this year tooJo Thompsons Chelsea garden a few years ago was very peach/apricot , you could try googling for a...
Agree, pull it out now.
Rye grass is commonly used in mixes for domestic lawns as it is very robust and tolerates mowing very well. The tufts look more the colour of...
Oh goodness @Tui34 that must have been quite an order, for you both. Fingers crossed for a full recoveryHow frustrating @Busy-Lizzie Missing all...
They are gardens designed to help manage rainwater @pete Either to help reduce flooding and/or slow down and reduce the amount going into the...
The rain fizzled out and we have been out in the garden, just come back in. We got quite a few jobs done and got thoroughly wet from dripping...
It’s a challenge @KT53 isnt it. I get very irritated when I read or see pieces glibly tellling us to plant Mediterranean gardens and go for...
You’ve reminded me @Liriodendron I must have a look at our damson and see if we have a crop developing. It was here when we moved in and sits...
I’m not keen on guided tours either @Tinkerton. To be honest we’ve done very few if any interiors on our NT visits, it’s the grounds and gardens...
Planting inpatients @redstar? I don’t think we’ve tried that here, might help with the NHS waiting lists :heehee:
Is that the one with Bill C as the Grandpa @Bluejayway and they have the “adventure” on the beach? Trying to avoid spoilers. If so we enjoyed it too
We joined the NT at the start of this year, first time in many years. It cost us £151 for the both of us. We’ve had good value so far as entrance...
It’s a difficult balance isn’t it @simone_in_wiltshirel mulch vs allowing annuals and self-seeders a chance to germinate
I always think collared doves look very polite and genteel. We have a pair, Ernest and Albertine, who frequently visit and they often walk down...
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