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Sunflowers now come in all colours and sizes. Besides providing humans with seeds and oil, they provide food for birds, nectar and shelter for bees. Who would believe that behind their lovely cheery faces lies a tale of unrequited love? … More Follow The Sun

Already July and the seedlings are still further behind than they should be but at least having a rainwater shelf in the greenhouse keeps them reasonably well hidden from slugs and snails, although there have been more gastropods in the greenhouse than I normally get.
… More Growing Pains

With plenty of rain this year, there is usually always a fresh smell, but there are some plants which excel in the perfume department. … More Heaven Scent

When the weather is so dull and cold, it hasn’t been worthwhile putting shading on the greenhouse, you wonder if some of the plants are going to make it through the summer never mind the winter. … More Little Surprises

This small patch of garden is not much use for edible plants but it is a haven for bees and other pollinators, particularly the photina red robin and cotoneaster shrubs. The frog fountain to the right is home to aquatic mint. … More When It All Goes Wrong

It’s always interesting to know the role that various insects in the garden play. Most of them do a good job although they do become troublesome when they are unable to curb their appetites and you lose some prized plants. … More Grow Your Own

How often I have sown seed thinking I will remember what they are or the label has been lost. It happens a lot with me and even when I try to make sure each little pot is named, there are always the little curiosities which leave me wondering until either flower or fruit appear. … More I Wonder… ?