My early daffodils are open at last, the ones by my front fence, all the others are in various stages, from almost out, to just about 6 inches high and feeling cold! The Daphne is blossoming; it is one of my favourite scents in the garden, almost spicy! I have Pulmonaria out too; my Grandma always called it “bird dirt plant”, because of the spotty leaves! Bless her!
Apparently the talk on Hagbourne in Bloom was well attended and was very good, all villagers tried to make their own gardens and the village look really good, they succeeded I think!
Our next talk is on Wednesday 7th April, in Upton, I think its in the Methodist Hall, at 7.30pm, Brian Davis will be giving a talk on “Bulbs for all Year”, give me a ring on 850219, nearer the date and I will confirm whether it’s the Methodist Hall or the village hall (or if you need a lift)! One of my doggies is not very well, so I am a bit scatty at the moment!!
I also need to tell you about the forthcoming trip to Pam Lewis’ garden, near Devises, this is a lovely garden, with morning coffee, lunch, a flower arranging demo, with tea and cake before we leave, for those not interested in floral art, she is also a blacksmith, so a look round the workshop, or a snooze in the garden may be the answer!! The date is Saturday 12th June; cost is £25, with a small contribution to fuel costs if you need a lift with someone! To book, ring me on above no, or email karencbrooks@googlemail.com, or put a note into the post office in Blewbury, or to Maggie in Upton.
Happy Gardening
Karen Brooks
16/03/10