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Roses are Red

April 14, 2014 in Autumn Colour in the G..., Spring Colour in the G..., Summer Colour in the G..., Winter Colour in the G..., Scented Garden

The rose has long been a source of fascination and meaningfulness for cultures around the world. I have never claimed to know the secrets of growing roses in a climate where for about six months of the year we have what feels like 100% humidity but here are a few of my tips.

Gardens and Unicorns

January 28, 2014 in Garden Talk

What are your garden intentions for the year ahead? I think the first step to not having a garden full of unicorns is to be honest with ourselves.

Bugs on my Plants!

August 17, 2011 in Insects in the Garden

At the moment I am finding that aphids are having a feast in my garden. With the warm days many of my plants have tender, yummy, new shoots appearing, just what aphids love. There are many different species of Aphids; they are all small sap sucking insects that vary in colour from green to yellow and black.