Bloom Monday

15/01/201815/01/2018 ~ Katrina ~ 3 Comments

Monday 15th January is thought to be the most depressing day of the year and you can understand why. It’s the middle of winter here in the UK, it’s cold, it’s dark, you don’t have much chance to get out to do any gardening because the weather is so rubbish and you probably have no money left either. Never fear! I’m taking part in Hugh’s mission to brighten this gloomy month with photos of my colourful blooms from summer. Find out more in Hugh’s blog post and make sure you take part on Twitter with the hashtag #SummerGarden.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Save Your Seed

15/12/2017 ~ Katrina ~ 4 Comments

Saving seed has become an important part of my allotment practises this year and I’ve come to realise that It’s something everyone should be doing! Not only are seeds themselves such beautiful things to study close up, but the more you grow and preserve your seed, you are in turn developing the variety to become better adapted to your growing in your soil and micro-climate conditions. Here are my 5 reasons why you should save your seed! Continue reading “5 Reasons Why You Should Save Your Seed” →

DIY: Recycled Planters

02/09/201722/10/2017 ~ Katrina ~ 6 Comments

I brightened up the new seating area with flower planters made from two recycled plastic barrels. This was my first pair of planters on the allotment, with a variety of plants that I hand-picked, arranged and planted! It was so much fun make.

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Flower Friday – Helianthus annuus, ‘Autumn Beauty’ Sunflower

04/08/201704/08/2017 ~ Katrina ~ 1 Comment

It’s my first year growing sunflowers and they’ve just begun to bloom! I can’t get over the firey red tones that gradient to beautiful shades of orange and yellow 💛 I’ll most definitely be growing these again. 🌻

Floral Friday – Montbretia

21/07/2017 ~ Katrina ~ 2 Comments

Nasturtiums in Bloom

15/07/2017 ~ Katrina ~ Leave a comment

The sunflowers might not be in bloom just yet, but the nasturtiums below are in putting on a fantastic display and the bees just cant get enough of them! 🌻🌼🐝

Buzzing about the foxgloves

26/05/201722/10/2017 ~ Katrina ~ Leave a comment

I couldn’t help but share my slow-mo video from this evening. I’m a little obsessed with bees, and this one’s enjoying supper inside the foxgloves. 🐝🌿🌸

Spring Flowers in Bloom

19/04/201720/04/2017 ~ Katrina ~ 4 Comments

Somehow, I’m only just beginning to realise just how rewarding it is to grow your own flowers. Wheather they spring up out the blue, or slowly form beautiful buds from Autumn planted bulbs, the anticipation before their burst into bloom is the sweetest. Continue reading “Spring Flowers in Bloom” →

Foxgloves

15/06/201622/10/2017 ~ Katrina ~ 4 Comments

Appreciation

22/04/201622/10/2017 ~ Katrina ~ 4 Comments

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It’s World Earth Day today which makes me stop and appreciate the things even more than usual. Especially at this time of year when everything is coming to life I’m reminded of how beautiful this place really is. The greens are suddenly so vibrant and the cherry blossom just punches through it. The narcissi have also been in flower for the past few weeks and the tulips are ready to bloom any day now. I remember planting these bulbs on one of the coldest and windiest November days, which makes their blooms that little bit more rewarding and so welcoming as I step into the plot.
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