Stories tagged with Tag: Rosa Steppanova

In the garden

Running out of space is a chronic complaint in even the largest of gardens, and I have decided to apply William Morris’s house rules, with

July 24, 2009 | 9.12am
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In the garden

The pond’s health check is complete, the temperature is still over 18C, perfect for Piscean as well as human swimming, and Paul Featherstone gave me

July 17, 2009 | 9.49am
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In the garden

What happened to the June we used to know and hate? The month of fog, tattie blight-inducing sea mist, rain, drizzle, grey skies, chilly winds

July 3, 2009 | 8.25am
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In the garden

Do you remember your first love? Most of us do. Some have married their childhood sweethearts, while others had to kiss a lot of frogs…

May 30, 2009 | 5.27am
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In the garden

That south-westerly gale two weeks ago is still a major topic among Shetland’s gardeners. Tales of woe abound: whole beds of tulips in their prime…

May 22, 2009 | 9.26am
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In the garden

Now and again, when I have a spare moment, I go through the Lea Gardens chore list, ticking off items that have been accomplished, and…

May 15, 2009 | 9.59am
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In the garden

Today, before we venture into the garden, dear reader, we’ll have a little catharsis. Better have your hanky at the ready. Blackbirds choose the oddest…

May 8, 2009 | 9.40am
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In the garden

The hungry gap yawns wide at Lea Gardens this year, as the rabbits gnawed most brassicas down to rotting stumps. These stumps, if left alone,…

May 1, 2009 | 9.47am
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In the garden

What perfect gardening weather we’ve enjoyed of late, but – dare I say it – we could do with a few nice showers, just enough…

April 24, 2009 | 9.26am
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