A very quick Six On Saturday from me this week. Spring is definitely here now - we've had a lovely dry week (just a few showers overnight) and the garden is really responding. Please join us for Six on Saturday, if you'd like to share six things from your own garden. The participant guide is … Continue reading Six on Saturday – 22 March 2025
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Six On Saturday – 8 March 2025
After another long absence from participating in Six On Saturday I've decided to start up again. So this week's six photos are all on the theme of newly emerging plants. We had a big clear up last weekend and had the patio and path jet washed. Once this was done it was time to move … Continue reading Six On Saturday – 8 March 2025
That was a long break!
Well it feels like deja vu - the nights get lighter and I get back out into the garden, then I remember I have a gardening blog! Last year was another tough year - I had some health issues and dealing with that and some other things really took their toll on me mentally - … Continue reading That was a long break!
April is here
Here we are in April. The spring bulbs have been glorious. I planted crocus, tulips and daffodils back in October and November and they have been so beautiful. They're nearly all gone now but we've had 6 weeks of fabulous colour. I think we're going to dig up the bulbs and store them away till … Continue reading April is here
Mid March Update
Another four weeks have flown by. We're still in lockdown but the easing of restrictions is getting ever closer. We have just passed the one year anniversary for most of us who are working from home. I know it's been so hard for so many people, the mental strain of being apart from other people … Continue reading Mid March Update
20 February 2021
So the first signs of Spring have arrived. The bulbs that I planted back in October and November have been peaking through the soil for weeks but finally the flowers have arrived. One by one the crocus are starting to show their colours and they are so beautiful. Vivid purples and yellows so far, with … Continue reading 20 February 2021
The Garrett Garden 