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  • Back Garden Transformation (Part 2 of one thousand probably)

    I have been procrastinating on making another back garden transformation post because I am constantly working on it and can’t actually keep up to write something. My last post was here. It looks so different than it did months ago,… Continue reading

    Back Garden Transformation (Part 2 of one thousand probably)

  • The Second Flush of the Summer

    After the heatwave in my last post, we had a stretch of cool, rainy weather that slowed things down a bit. Now we are entering another hot spell and I can already see the garden pushing out new buds. I’m… Continue reading

    The Second Flush of the Summer

  • Look Round the Garden

    It is HOT hot this week, so my biggest job has just been keeping everything watered. Our front garden is roasting and some plants are struggling a bit. I, unwisely, planted some shade plants in the hopes that our acer… Continue reading

    Look Round the Garden

  • Pond Residents and Hanging Baskets

    It’s been the loveliest weekend, <<<Scotland won their world cup game>>> and I got lots of new flowers for the garden. 😍 I have so many pots and baskets that need filled and I got a banging start on it… Continue reading

    Pond Residents and Hanging Baskets

  • What Two Weeks of Sunshine Will Do (Back Garden)

    Continuing my last post, our back garden is coming into abundance as well. I was SO happy that I caught my coral charm peony in time, before it was gone for the another year. I also got to catch my… Continue reading

    What Two Weeks of Sunshine Will Do (Back Garden)

  • What Two Weeks of Sunshine Will Do (Front Garden)

    We are baaaack and it has been a boiling two weeks while we were away, and the evidence is in the garden. Nearly everything shot up and filled out. The mulch really did it’s job in suppressing nearly all of… Continue reading

    What Two Weeks of Sunshine Will Do (Front Garden)

  • Last Garden Update in May

    I’m back home to America for the rest of the month and I’ve tried to set all of my plants up for success while I’m away, but I am nervous to see what the garden will look like two weeks… Continue reading

    Last Garden Update in May

  • Back to the Pond

    We finally got a few plants to start filling our murky little pond. 🙂 Andrew and I picked out a couple, just to start adding some life to it and hopefully encourage some wildlife. I’ve always dreamed of having a… Continue reading

    Back to the Pond

  • Mulch Madness

    The moment I’ve been dreaming of has arrived- I have mulched the front garden. I know it’s not for everyone, but I love a tidy mulched look. 🥹 I opted for strulch because a.) it’s cheapest and b.) it will… Continue reading

    Mulch Madness

  • Beautiful Week Energy

    The weather has been exceptionally beautiful this week and some stunning blooms have arrived. I’m so glad I didn’t order bluebell bulbs last year because they are coming up all over!! They look amazing next to our cherry trees, which… Continue reading

    Beautiful Week Energy