Two weeks in a row - I'm on a roll! Here I am for another week of Six On Saturday, where a lovely community of gardeners, abley led by our host Jim, share six things from their garden this week. Please head over to Jim's blog to see what he's been up to this week. … Continue reading Six On Saturday – 30 May 2026
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Six On Saturday – 23 May 2026
I've neglected Six On Saturday again - but there hasn't been a huge amount other than weeding going on out there and it's been very showery and grey for weeks up here in the North West of England. This weekend does seem to be marking a change though - lots of warm weather forecast for … Continue reading Six On Saturday – 23 May 2026
First planting session
Today marked our first major planting session since we moved house. I’ve added a few plants here and there but this weekend we have done a B&M visit (very cheap but time will tell on the quality) and an RHS Bridgewater trip. I’ve replaced some favourites that didn’t survive the move and/or winter - Senetti, … Continue reading First planting session
Six On Saturday – 8 November 2025
I've been AWOL from Six On Saturday since the beginning of July and I have to admit I was a little vague and cryptic in most of my posts this year. I had good reason, which I can now talk about. Back in April, just as my spring displays were at their best and I … Continue reading Six On Saturday – 8 November 2025
Six On Saturday – 21 June 2025
Six on Saturday - join our host Jim and our lovely community of gardeners sharing six things from your garden in the last week. If you fancy joining in with us you can check out the particpants' guide too. Not much going on in my garden right now (for reasons I'll discuss soon) so just … Continue reading Six On Saturday – 21 June 2025
Six On Saturday – 17 May 2025
Another completely dry week here in the North West but the forecast is showing the start of a wet spell coming next week. The garden desperately needs it. We haven't cut our grass this year yet, unlike our neighbours who are now sporting a lovely straw coloured lawn! We'll probably cut it on Wednesday, just … Continue reading Six On Saturday – 17 May 2025
The Garrett Garden 