For the past few weeks I’ve been getting a bit depressed about the state of my garden. The grass needed cutting again, but was still very wet. The plants in my pots were starting to look limp and frankly manky and a frost was imminent. I’d been trying to find a window of opportunity to …
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Snowy Weather and a Super Spreader
Did you get hit with snow on 5 January? You did if you live in Harrogate like I do. It felt as though all the available snow in the sky was dumped on us. North Yorkshire Council was heavily criticised for inadequate efforts to prepare for the forecast snow, and not making the roads and …
What’s in a name?
Are you old enough to remember the song Tiptoe Thru’ the Tulips With Me by Tiny Tim – if you are, then it’s probably best wiped from your mind screen. If you aren’t, then count yourself lucky! Recently I attended a talk about tulips, delivered by Teresa Clements who is on the Committee of the …
Is a tree like a cat?
Is it? I’m really hoping my ceanothus tree has nine lives, because she’s already used at least four of hers! Three years ago she broke free from her support in a high wind and was bent double. Then she was attacked by Jack Frost and all her leaves went brown and crusty – but she …
Rambling Rose 