Tag Archives: Spring garden

Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on March 24, 2025 by craftycreeky

It’s a while since I’ve had a meander round the garden, mainly because it’s been more reminiscent of a building site…but I finally think I’m winning! In our quest to future proof our house and garden, I decided the top … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on May 27, 2024 by craftycreeky

Well after nine days away the garden had lots of lovely surprises for me. One of my favourite paeonies is a very delicate shade of the lightest pink, it’s sited under a standard rose, which is fortunate as just before … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Totter Round the Garden

Posted on May 9, 2023 by craftycreeky

Yesterday it was raining heavily nearly all day, definitely not the weather for meandering round the garden! Today it was warm and sunny so I sat outside for my morning cup of coffee… As you can see everything is growing … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on April 24, 2023 by craftycreeky

My friend and I went to Harrogate Spring Flower Show on Thursday, it’s been an annual treat for us for nearly twenty years, we love having the chance to buy direct from the specialist nurseries, getting plants that aren’t easily … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Totter Round the Garden

Posted on May 3, 2022 by craftycreeky

I’ve been both constructive and destructive in the garden this week… Several years ago I built an obelisk for a climbing rose, it’s next to the arch in the Amber & Amethyst garden. The rose has been amazing, covered in … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on March 14, 2022 by craftycreeky

We’ve had a dry few days and it has been a bit warmer too so I’ve managed to get quite a bit of tidying done in the garden. I started trying to tidy and weed at the same time so … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on May 24, 2021 by craftycreeky

We’ve had a lot of rain recently so the garden is growing fast…including the weeds! We’re tackling our perennial weed problem differently this year, rather than waiting for them to grow big enough to apply weedkiller (which I rarely get … Continue reading →

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Tuesdays Splash around the Garden

Posted on May 4, 2021 by craftycreeky

Last week I ordered a solar powered water fountain for a bird bath, apparently the sound of the water attracts the birds. As soon as I pressed ‘buy now’ the sun went in and as soon as it arrived and … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on April 26, 2021 by craftycreeky

We’ve had a funny April weather wise, this month is usually known for it’s showers interspersed with sunshine, usually it’s pretty wet. This year we’ve had snow, hail, hard frosts and then gloriously sunny days! The poor plants don’t know … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Meander Round the Garden

Posted on April 5, 2021 by craftycreeky

The weather at the moment is a bit like Vivaldi’s Four Seasons all at once! A couple of days ago it was so warm and sunny we sat outside in short sleeves and enjoyed a chilled glass of wine. Since … Continue reading →

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