Category Archives: This month in the garden

This Month in the Garden – September 2020

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Admin

I was brought up in a war-torn and economical time to believe that “all things in moderation” was a good motto to live by. For most of my life the weather has behaved according to that principle where it followed … Continue reading →

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This Month in the Garden – August 2020

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Rosemary Harris

Because the normal pattern of publication for the Loop is to put July and August together August does not generally get a gardening article to itself so this is its moment of glory; or perhaps not, as August isn’t one … Continue reading →

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This Month in the Garden – July 2020

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Admin

Many of us living in Biddenham during the period of Lockdown are lucky enough to have a garden and what a boon that has been!  Two months of lovely sunny dry weather was an added bonus and a garden and … Continue reading →

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THIS MONTH IN THE GARDEN – April 20

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Admin

It is very sad that the celebration of new life at Easter and in springtime that should be the main feature of this month is being dominated by the isolation, illness and fear associated with coronavirus. Many of you may … Continue reading →

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This Month in the Garden – March 2020

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Admin

When you read this, the snowdrops, the first display of Spring, will very largely be dying down. If you want to have an even bigger and better display next year, or you have been inspired by the idea of having … Continue reading →

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This Month In The Garden – February 2020

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Admin

How are your New Year resolutions going?  If paying more attention to the garden featured amongst them this is the time to start putting your resolve to the test. Busy times lie ahead and it is a good idea to … Continue reading →

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This Month In The Garden – December 2019/January 2020

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Admin

Over the next couple of months there are likely to be quite a few days when the weather won’t be conducive to working out- of- doors. There are, however, plenty of jobs to keep you busy if you can get … Continue reading →

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This Month in The Garden – November 2019

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Admin

As this year draws near to its end we are seeing a repeat of last year’s weather; a long period of drought followed by a wet October. There is a difference though, as the period of drought was neither as … Continue reading →

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This Month In The Garden – September 2019          

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Admin

August was the month of the big wind. Most people probably avoided major damage but there was enough to stir things up in the garden. Some of my dahlias were spoiled and I just got to the vegetables in time … Continue reading →

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This Month In The Garden

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Admin

A couple of days ago we had our first ripe raspberries from the garden. Just four of them, but there is the promise of lots more to come and the rain came at the right time to make them swell. … Continue reading →

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