Monthly Archives: May, 2011
Busy bee…
While the bees are dileriously happy with the lavender, I remain perturbed that my lobelias and petunias have not been doing very well in their plastic planters. I’m not sure whether I’ve over-watered them (despite drilling large drainage holes) or whether I should have spent a few extra quid and bought a better quality compost; …
Pretty in pink…
The bees are really spoilt for choice now as the pink jasmine has begun to flower. It’s the one plant which has done rather well, despite the near-drought conditions we’re currently experiencing. The vast selection of petunias and lobelias I planted are in constant need of watering, and with a water meter installed (in an …
Lavender Blue Dilly Dilly…
Yes! I feel like singing – well, not out loud obviously (the neighbours will think their cat was run over). After such an unseasonally dry spell (no ‘proper’ rain since March) I’m delighted to see so many flowers on my potted lavender. The bees are also clearly thrilled to bits, and have been spending the …
My Garden 
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