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Tag Archives: dahlias
Russian roulette for [by] gardeners – an update
Back in May I wrote how the ink lettering on the labels in the dahlias I’d planted had vanished, soaked away into the cheap coffee stirrers I’d used as markers. As a result I had to employ a bit of … Continue reading
Russian roulette – for [by] gardeners!
When I started writing this blog I stated that my aim was to share not only my successes, but my failures. So here’s a lesson from me to you. Do not use the cheap wooden coffee stirrers, such as are … Continue reading
The healing power of the garden
I’ve had one of those weeks; feeling totally frazzled and strung out with work and so tired. So today I left the office early. And spent some time weeding in my garden and now feel so much better. I think … Continue reading
Posted in In my garden
Tagged coming home, dahlias, gardening, healing garden, outdoors, therapy
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Long weekend ahead…
It’s Thursday evening, it is damp and chilly, the clouds are so low I can’t see the top of the hill. I’m telling myself we still need the rain; we do, and that it is good for the garden; it … Continue reading