Summer’s not over yet, there’s still sunshine around, and although the nights are chilly round here, there are plenty of lovely plants around to light up your garden at this tail-end of the season. Ornamental grasses look wonderful at this time of year, wafting around gently in the breeze. they look good on their own […]
Attract pollinating insects & pest controllers into your garden.
I’ve been thinking about how to preserve as many flowers and vegetables as I can against the pests that prowl my garden and allotment. One of the easiest ways to do this , without using any chemicals, is to encourage as many insects and creatures into your garden to feed on pests. A popular method […]
Friday Inspiration ~ a late flowering star
If you think you don’t like yellow flowers this could change your mind. Helianthus Lemon Queen, is a tall, hardy, perennial plant with pretty, soft lemon yellow flowers contrasted with dark green leaves. It dies back in the winter, but starts off growing again in the spring. It’s planted here with Calamagrostis Karl […]