“The wild November comes at last, Beneath a veil of rain…” The weather so far this Autumn may have been very mild, but it’s also been incredibly wet and windy. November gardening this year sees us busily tidying up the garden for Winter, and planning ahead for next Spring. And there’s still lots to do…
Autumn
October Gardening – What To Do in the Garden in October
“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves. We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves.” Yes, there’s a distinct chill in the air, and the days are definitely getting shorter. October gardening focuses on tidying up, beginning to get the garden ready for Winter, and planning ahead for…
10 Cute & Affordable Halloween Gifts for Babies on Etsy *
AFF | Halloween is a time for sweets, costumes, spooky home decor, pumpkin-themed food, trick or treating, and more. There’s no age limit on the fun, you’re never too old and you’re certainly never too young. What better way of introducing a child to the magic of All Hallows’ Eve than by giving them their…
September Gardening – What To Do in the Garden in September
“But now in September the garden has cooled… The sun warms my back instead of beating on my head.” After all that intense heat and sunshine during July and August in the UK, it’s really rather a relief to be thinking about September gardening now. And I didn’t post a garden update in August as…
Why Luxury Lodges in Scotland Are Perfect for a Nature Holiday *
AD | Horrendous airport queues, the spiralling cost of flights and accommodation, the hassle of booking everything separately, and hours spent travelling. A holiday overseas no longer feels that appealing for many of us. However, being married to a Scot, I know Scotland has some of the most stunning scenery anywhere in the world, especially…
85 Best Garden Sayings and Quotes for Plant Lovers
Regular readers of my monthly garden blog updates will know that I always start my posts with gardening quotes and sayings. As in my January gardening post, for example. But when I’m looking for the perfect inspirational garden quotes for each month, I always make a note of the ones I can’t use as well….