clairecharrie

Anyone else feeling the chill?  We have been spoilt with a very mild November so far but we and our plants are about to get a shock as temperatures drop by over 10 degrees.   Time to hunker down and start planning your garden layout for the next season and ordering seeds.   Here’s a quick guide on things to do in the garden in November   Protect from frost    Cover tender plants:  Use fleece or plant jackets to protect tender plants from frost.   Insulate pots:  Wrap pots in bubble wrap or...

October is a month of crisp weather, first frosts, blue skies and beautiful autumnal colours.   The leaves are so bright this autumn due to a combination of weather conditions that boosted sugar production in the trees. A warm and sunny summer created more sugars. Coupled with cool, crisp nights, these conditions allow the yellow and orange pigments to become more visible as the green breaks down.   Planting and dividing  Plant spring bulbs:  This is a prime time for planting bulbs like...

Rather than slowing down, September is a busy time in the garden with things changing quickly, with our gardens shifting from summer...