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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Gertrude Jekyll’s Garden
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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Scent as well as colour is one of the essential elements of a summer garden. Its mysterious power affects mood and brings back memories as fragrance wafts, sometimes unexpectedly, catching us delightfully by surprise and reminding us of happy days.
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A cottage garden conjures up romantic images of hollyhocks, with roses climbing over quaint thatched roofs and memories of William Robinson and Gertrude Jekyll. It’s time for a visit!
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