Another few days away during a warm spell could have caused havoc in my greenhouse, but the autovents kept the temperature pretty constant and my seedlings were stood on a moist capillary matting just in case they dried out. Read more…
Spring
It finally feels like spring might have arrived. The sun is shining and the garden beckons but the deadlines aren’t weather sensitive, so I must remain indoors writing while the bumblebees forage among the early flowers. Read more…
It’s the date on the calendar that most gardeners look forward to. The vernal or spring equinox, the date when the length of day and night are equal with the balance shifting to more daylight than night time. At last, the season starts in earnest. Read more…
There are pots and pots of spring flowering bulbs in the cold frame at the moment. They are really starting to put on growth now and I simply can’t wait until they start to flower. Read more…
