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I blame Imogen.

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Pauline

Imogen is the name of the latest storm to hit the UK, she came rushing across the Atlantic on Friday night and hit the west coast and dumped so much rain on top of us when she met land. Once … Continue reading →

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Major cut backs.

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Pauline

No, I’m not talking about the financial situation in the country at the moment, or talking about not buying so many plants in future!  It’s the time of year to get the secateurs out and cut back lots of shrubs … Continue reading →

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Barking up the right tree!

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Pauline

The cards have all been written, the parcels wrapped and all now safely posted, so now, in between cooking for the freezer, my mind can come back to things ‘horticultural’. Following on from visiting two wonderful gardens has made me … Continue reading →

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Winter garden at Hilliers.

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Pauline

As I mentioned in my previous post, after visiting Wisley we headed south  and found a super pub near to Romsey for a bite to eat before visiting the Sir Harold Hillier Arboretum where I knew they had a 3 … Continue reading →

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Foliage for Christmas and GBFD

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Pauline

At this time of year I wander round the garden, secateurs at the ready, to snip foliage for decorating the house and somewhere else. Of course it is the good old standby evergreens and gold that are being cut. Usually … Continue reading →

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