Tag Archives: nasturtiums

Right to the top

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Helen

Well, today I emptied out the last of the bags of horse manure. The jury is still out as to whether anymore is procured from the stables near the farm where I buy raw milk and now also sourdough bread, … Continue reading →

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Better beans?

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Helen

2020 has been a dismal year for beans – at least for me. The molluscs made a meal of the broad beans over winter and it continued from there. Every time I saw a broad bean shoot, it was too … Continue reading →

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End of August (oops, that should read July!) flower round-up

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Helen

My flowers might not be the magnificent display that I see elsewhere in the blogging world but they have brought a smile to my face when I’ve popped out for a breather this week. Overall, it seems there are a … Continue reading →

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How to fill a Green Johanna

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Helen

I had had high hopes of yesterday morning, originally intending to get quite a few jobs done in the garden. However, work has become a bit of a nightmare and I ended up pre-occupied with other matters than horticulture. I … Continue reading →

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No let-up!

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Helen

If you are in the U.K., you may be forgiven for thinking this post is a moan about the incessant rain. However, as it appears to be doing my garden some good – ah, the sandy loam is coming into … Continue reading →

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Nasturtiums in January

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Helen

Sometimes procrastination can be good. I had intended to take a photo of the nasturtiums in the front garden in December, as I was pleased they were still on the go then. Anyway, this never happened but as I was … Continue reading →

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Better a get a move on – it’s spring!

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Helen

Since the marigolds in the front garden have decided to keep flowering, I decided that the remaining tulip bulbs should go in a pot. The whole of the front really needs a sort out but I stuck to some weeding … Continue reading →

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Whilst the nasturtiums chug along

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Helen

It looks like HS2 could soon be chugging along in place of ancient woodland in my village. Last night, I picked up a wadge of pamphlets and booklets at the last HS2 consultation. Speaking to representatives of the SOWHAT campaign, … Continue reading →

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Drying nasturtium flowers

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Helen

This afternoon, I decided I’d been thinking about doing some work in the garden for long enough without any action. So, the plan was to get out there and chop the lemon balm bush back in order to make room … Continue reading →

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If only nasturtiums were tomatoes…

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Helen

In my eagerness to get as many tomatoes as possible I left them in the ground too long. I kept what I thought were healthy fruit but after only a few days they have become a watery, white-furred mess. So, … Continue reading →

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