Gardening

Wordless Wednesday: Unknown Clematis

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{Review} White Company Herbal Candle

It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these, but one of my favourite companies sent me a candle to review.  I love White Company stuff, and my Mum generally gets me something nice for Christmas from them, so I was thrilled to try out one of their new candle range. It’s a herbal smelling [...]

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Small Veggie Gardening

Just started on the veggie patch this year and I’ve put some pots by the back door for herbs and fresh lettuce.  I could put them in the raised bed but they are too far from the kitchen then and it’s much easier to have them to hand.  I think I’m going to do rosemary, [...]

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March

Ok not entirely sure where the last month has gone?  It’s been thankfully a busy time at Violet Posy Design and I’ve been trying to cram in lots of work before my deadline of March 22nd rolls around and I have to finish work for the Easter Holidays.  Eek! I’m nearly there but it’s going [...]

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Preparing for Spring

The sunshine got me in the mood for spring! I know there is more bad weather on the way, but I couldn’t resist buying a few spring plants to brighten up my otherwise brown and dead looking front garden.  I went with a white theme, primroses, pansies, tulips and daffodils so they’d stand out and [...]

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Creating an Allergy Free Garden

Some of you might remember that last summer I had some scary incidents with what I thought were food allergies.  I was very lucky that my GP took me seriously and referred me to the local allergy clinic where I was throughly tested for everything and anything. Turns out I’m not allergic to anything food [...]

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Dahlia’s

Mine are out and are so pretty, this year they are a mix of shop bought and home grown. So far I’ve been lucky and the slugs have left them alone *fingers crossed*. I just love all their jewel colours and the boost they give the garden once the roses have gone and how pretty [...]

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{Tots 100 Homebase Challenge} The Garden

This month’s Tots 100 - Homebase challenge was the garden – hurray!  My hayfever is now over and I can finally get back out there and give my poor neglected garden some love.  But for this challenge I decided to concentrate on the patio which was looking a bit rough and as it’s closest to the [...]

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Floral Gifts

Miss L broke up last week from school and she always likes to take a posy of flowers from our garden into her teachers every year (I send in wine, they’ve most certainly earnt it!).  Here are some of what we’ve taken in over the years  2008 2009 2010 This year was a little different the rain [...]

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Garden Vignettes

Yesterday was gorgeous here and I thought I’d have a play with my camera.  The peonies and roses aren’t out yet – nearly there!  But there is still some colour in amongst the green.

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