Winter has been slow arriving in my neck of the woods. We have only just had a proper frost and temperatures have barely dropped below freezing. In some ways it’s been great, as I’ve had longer to get to grips with the autumn garden. Read more…
Bulbs
My greenhouse crocus bulbs are almost in flower now. The fat buds are still just sheathed, but I know that any day now they will burst into flower. Early spring flowers are spectacular and really do lift the spirits. Read more…
I’m still wading through my huge order of bulbs and planting them in drifts around the garden. While digging out suitable planting holes under my birch trees I accidentally unearthed a hibernating bumblebee. Read more…
I still haven’t finished planting all those bulbs I ordered last month, or was it the month before??
I’m not too worried as they are stored in a large, breathable cardboard box in the greenhouse and I’ve already made a good start on planting them out. Read more…
