Tag Archives: garden path

The waiting game

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Helen

It has now become the norm that most of my substantial gardening endeavours take place during the autumn and winter months. That doesn’t stop me from itching to get on with the tasks I’ve got planned, though. At least, I’ve … Continue reading →

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The first day of the month (Spring is here)

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Helen

Some might say that spring has arrived, with it being the first of March. If so, it is a decidedly cold start to the season but I have seen full-blown daffodils out – and nearly stopped my car to take … Continue reading →

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By the back door

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Helen

In a recent post, I mentioned that I intended to move two flagstones, which were part of the original patio, to create a path from the back door. Apart from any other considerations, this should minimise the amount of sand … Continue reading →

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‘Nature abhors a vacuum’

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Helen

My original plan for the herb garden, once the hugel beds were in, was to use bricks to make a path between them. However, that hasn’t happened yet, so volunteer plants have been making their way to this patch of … Continue reading →

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Clearing the path

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Helen

Last year, between two of the stones that constitute the garden path, there was an interesting collection of plants: brambles, silver birch and dandelion. Needless to say, I didn’t plant any of them and didn’t want them there. At the … Continue reading →

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A new path

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Helen

Work in the garden took a maximum of half an hour this morning. And was effortless after the digging I did yesterday. Originally, there was a path on the right hand side of the garden which was… useless. It was … Continue reading →

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Oh yes, I still have a garden!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Helen

An unexpectedly good day in the garden, including finding a baby strawberry plant whilst clearing away the ground for vegetables. Continue reading →

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Up with the garden path continued

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Helen

Digging again – this time the wood partitions went. So, the new garden format takes on more shape. Continue reading →

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