Jun 4, 20173 min readJune Gardener 2017With climate change be prepared for very varying and warmer weather conditions in summertime in the UK. Do not be surprised by some...
Feb 1, 20173 min readFebruary Gardener 2017February Gardener Spring is in the air in the northern hemisphere. Narcissus (daffodils) and crocus are popping their heads up – Winter...
Nov 9, 20163 min readNovember Gardener 2016November in the garden Autumn This month in the cooling Northern Hemisphere may be the final chance to do the big garden clear up with...
Jul 1, 20162 min readJuly Gardener 2016Summer officially commenced on June 21st so let’s hope some decent weather does as well. It has been reasonably warm but with erratic...
Oct 13, 20152 min readOctober Gardener 2015The October gardener has to sadly contend with the closing of the season but must also be able to maintain a positive approach to the...
Aug 13, 20151 min readAugust Gardener 2015August Gardener Have you prepared for being away from your garden in the hotter weather? Don’t worry about mowing the lawn if the weather...
Jun 29, 20152 min readJune Gardener 2015A little over a year ago BBC Gardeners Question Time came to Forde Abbey. I was fortunate enough to be picked to put forward a question...
Mar 10, 20152 min readMarch Gardener 2015 Lift off to Spring March can be one of the most exciting of the months, allowing us to at last get back into the garden and be so very...
Nov 2, 20142 min readNovember Gardener 2014November in the garden This month may be the final chance to do the big garden clear up with Christmas preparations commencing and...
Aug 6, 20141 min readAugust Gardener 2014August is a wonderful, colourful and enjoyable month with summer flowers in their full glory. Just a few jobs this month to keep on top...
Jul 2, 20141 min readJuly Gardener 2014Summer’s here! Jobs to be done in July: Hotter conditions invite pests and diseases into the greenhouse. Ensure good ventilation and damp...
Jun 2, 20141 min readJune Gardener 2014June has arrived at last and hopefully time to luxuriate, enjoy and relax in our own gardens and of course to visit some of the...