Tag Archives: bay tree

Where’s the vigour then?

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Helen

When I bought my pond plant in order to oxygenate the water, I was warned that it might take over and I think it is even banned in Ireland because of this. However, I don’t personally see the threat: True, … Continue reading →

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Another neglected corner

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Helen

There is a certain satisfaction in clearing the garden. Even though in the long run I would like to have a garden which is full all year, with as little bare ground as possible, knowing what I know now and … Continue reading →

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Before and after 

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Helen

I’ve been in tenderhooks all week, wondering if the base for my shed would be acceptable. This became all the more a concern, once I realised just how much I needed the shed. The wind the other day not only … Continue reading →

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At last, the bay tree finds a home

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Helen

When I bought my bay tree three years ago, it was not much more than a seedling. Once put into a larger pot it grew well, but was clearly restricted by the pot. Nonetheless, it has already supplied me with … Continue reading →

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Harvesting the garden path….

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Helen

Having freed up the pot which originally housed my fir tree last night, I decided to put the bay tree in its place today. And this time I watered the pot it was in first so that it would come … Continue reading →

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The bay tree

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Helen

Having discovered the taste of bay leaves a year or so ago, I have been on the look-out for a bay tree for some time. The issue has been the cost: usually, the trees seem to be sold when they … Continue reading →

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