2017-05-13 19:15
Following serious wintery weather filled with ice scooping chores, scraping the roof and other tiresome tasks, there remains one more thing to do - cleaning up the remains of the winter seas… Read More
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With retirement now imminent and with Summer finally here and I thought I'd take the opportunity to finally put some of my thoughts out there for all to see. Here I'll be sharing my thoughts on all things gardening related.
2017-03-07 19:42
For me, gardening is very personal. It is a combination of gym and therapist that I cannot imagine living without. Well, I have come to accept that there is a price for everything. In my cas… Read More
2016-11-24 21:07
Winter isn't the best time of the year for most people and fewer activities are expected especially with harsh weather conditions and high cold temperatures. However, you can be at peace thr… Read More
2016-08-04 19:48
If you lack the space for a traditional backyard or garden, you could consider a container garden as an alternative. This allows you to enjoy the same great garden freshness and natural beau… Read More
2016-06-30 19:30
There are so many components in any home that require regular checks, I've more or less lost count. Every part of the home, whether it is inside or out must be in good working condition to e… Read More
2016-05-15 19:00
If like me you're finding youself going to and from the Garden centre a lot a the moment you might have asked youself, is this all worth it? Don't get me wrong I love my plants, but I wish t… Read More
2016-04-11 18:39
Not everyone is as lucky as me, I'm enjoying my retirement so much that I barely even have the time to update my blog! Roses are a paticularly time intensive labour of love, and I know that… Read More
2016-03-06 14:35
Way, way too long since I last posted on here. I don't know where the start of this year went, I really don't! To kick things off, I thought I'd give my advice on something quite close to my… Read More
2015-12-13 09:10
I don't know about you, but leaves around my way are an absolute nightmare at this time of year. I've already sent a petition off to the council to try and get some of the nearby trees reduc… Read More
2015-11-21 19:02
Though the immediate work in your garden is likely to have ceased for the remainder of the year, there are a few things to keep in mind in the run up to next years season. After all, any pre… Read More
2015-10-28 07:41
So accepting the Autumn is here (and actually looks quite good for it) I've been spending the last month or so enjoying my first autumn as a free man for goodness knows how long taking in al… Read More
2015-10-14 12:58
I readthisinteresting article this week, it's all about the benefits of gardening as a way to maintain sound mental health. It's not the first time I've read about this, and to be honest it… Read More
2015-09-30 07:02
I know I've been a little down on the fact that the dreaded colder season is now upon us, but I though I'd better not let that detract from at least trying to make the best of it. So with th… Read More
2015-09-15 06:38
So I'd say summer is well and truly over now, the last couple of days have been truly dire in case you hadn't noticed! Sorry to sneer!I've really got nothing to complain about of course, my… Read More
2015-09-09 20:22
Before the year does wrap up as far as the garden is concerned I'm happy to report that my new turf has settled in well. To be honest I think I choose just the right time of year to install… Read More
2015-09-08 20:12
I can scarsely believe that September is here already, already 3 months into retirement, and I'm starting to wonder how I ever had time to go to work!It's been a hectic couple of weeks, but… Read More
2015-08-24 18:56
Ok folks, it's time for you to find out everything you need to know about devising the perfect plan to design and layout your garden (according to me anyway!)How to go about creating a plant… Read More
2015-08-21 06:52
So this week I've started spending a bit of time tidying up my flower beds and small vegetable plot, when I say 'tidying up', I mean getting rid of weeds mostly. All this rain has been great… Read More
2015-08-14 06:39
Ergh, what on earth is going on with the weather at the moment? I honestly thought yesterday's thunderstorm would have cleared things up, but we're back to rain and more rain today. Maybe th… Read More
2015-08-05 13:03
So following on from my previous post I've done exactly as I had threatened to and re turfed the garden. I say 'I', well, I paid for it to be done - retired man now, can't be overdoing it an… Read More
2015-07-29 19:30
So I made a trip to the hospital today, my follow appointment with the Gastroenterologist. It seems that the hoarseness and coughing I've been suffering is as a result of something called LP… Read More
2015-07-26 16:46
Well that's it, it's official I've officially called time on life as a working man, I won't lie it feels good!I won't bore you with the details of the proceedings that went along with it, bu… Read More
2015-07-09 06:58
So about this time last year I made the executive decision to take down our old above ground swimming pool – it hadn’t been used in years since the kids were at home, and because… Read More
2015-07-05 20:25
Raquel called from Sydney this afternoon, it’s been too long since I heard from here, but then again I can’t really argue I’m as terrible for keeping in touch with he… Read More
2015-06-15 13:04
So my neighbour Keith called round the other night (a policeman as it happens) to tell me that a spaight of robberies have been taking place in the local area over the last few day… Read More
2015-06-10 06:35
So I head on the news last night that UV levels would be through the roof (or should that be atmosphere?) today. I shall have to slap on the factor 50 before I step foot in the garden t… Read More
2014-05-02 09:00
So retirement is imminent, 26th July by my last reckoning, and to celebrate the romantic in me is finally being unleashed. Time to get outside and enjoy nature for what she really is! Read More
