An English Cottage Garden in midsummer is a place to bring delight and find peace and joy in the ‘still dews of quietness’ of a garden. In the words of Gertrude Jekyll – a place ‘to call home over-wearied spirits‘. Join me in our garden.
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With the turn of the year the gardener’s ‘sap’ rises. Though it’s too cold yet to be sowing most seeds, I warm myself with dreams of hot summer days to come with colourful border displays.
In our July cottage garden, summer flowers in pots are coming to their best now, despite our present drought. I also take a look at ‘No Dig’ gardening.
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The name Gertrude Jekyll has been a huge influence on gardens of today. To understand her importance you need to see Munstead Wood, her garden. Watch this 3minute video.
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A Listening Heart 