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Spring Wreaths
Do you love spring bulbs, violas, moss, catkins? My spring wreaths encapsulate all of these and are available to buy. Or if you love being creative, come and get your hands on the luxurious welsh moss (sustainably sourced) and learn how to put a wreath together and put your own style on it. Dates are 11am on 13th March or 19th March.
Felicity Pochin
Mar 101 min read
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Essential March Gardening Tasks for a Flourishing Spring Garden
March marks a turning point in the garden year. As winter loosens its grip, the garden awakens with new energy and potential. This month offers a crucial window to prepare your garden for the vibrant growth and blooms of spring. Taking the right steps in March can set the stage for a healthy, productive garden throughout the season. Whether you have a small backyard or a sprawling plot, focusing on key tasks now will pay off in colorful flowers, lush vegetables, and thriving
Felicity Pochin
Mar 44 min read
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Arranging daffodils and tulips
Daffodills ooze a slimy sap that is toxic to other flowers/foliage so trim to the right length and leave in water for 2-3 hours until the...
Felicity Pochin
Mar 20, 20241 min read
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Spring Madness
Seed sowing - where to begin! I started in February with the sweet peas. These germinated within 2 weeks but I left them inside for too...
Felicity Pochin
Mar 20, 20241 min read
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New Year Disorganisation
Its 31st January - and I don't feel like I've achieved anything! I've certainly enjoyed having some time when I haven't felt the urgency...
Felicity Pochin
Jan 31, 20241 min read
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Christmas Wreaths
I'm writing this in January - not much of a blog! The wreath making workshops went extremely well from my point of view and hopefully all...
Felicity Pochin
Jan 30, 20241 min read
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Ready for Winter
The end of the year has been different to 2022 when the dahlias were almost flowering into November. Although Autumn has seemed later...
Felicity Pochin
Dec 5, 20231 min read
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August Away
Unfortunately one of the best times for picking coincides with holiday season. I have been juggling picking, weeding and planning with...
Felicity Pochin
Aug 14, 20231 min read
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Rain, rain and some sun for July
The annuals are really growing now and have needed staking. The rabbits are eating all my nigella and other perennials. I need to sort...
Felicity Pochin
Jul 20, 20231 min read
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Midsummer progress
The year started well, with the tulips and daffodils. However, my biennials weren't a great success and without a poly tunnel I have...
Felicity Pochin
Jun 20, 20231 min read
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