Why, oh why, after such a cold winter, when some of my plants have not made it through the snow, why have the blasted dandelions tripled in size and quantity, and taken over the whole village, (it seems), I know they are beneficial to bees and other insects, but do they really have to be so prolific? On a happy note, the veg patch has been a doddle to dig over, and I have planted my peas, and sown tomatoes and courgettes etc, (in the greenhouse)! Dizzy the dog is still pottering, and is often found in the honey suckle, under which she has dug a hole to sleep in!
Brian Davis gave us a lovely talk on Bulbs throughout the Year, nice photos, and good advice on feeding them in spring and autumn. He also discovered a huge patch of rare wild flowers in the gardens of the Methodist church in Upton; we were all thrilled to see them! (Pockets were checked on the way out!!)
Our next talk is by Norma Bird, on Conservation in the Garden, Weds May 5th, Vale room, Blewbury, at 7.30pm. Please ring if you need a lift, 850219. I am not sure that I have anything worth conserving in my garden at all,
We still have places for the forthcoming trip to Pam Lewis’ garden, near Devizes, 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 (approx £6) 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