Hoe does your garden grow: Pembrokeshire Sun

Hoe does your garden grow: Pembrokeshire Sun: Saturday was amazing in Pembrokeshire. The sun was shining, which prompted us to have an early run on the coastpath. We were greeted by a ca...

Pembrokeshire Sun

Saturday was amazing in Pembrokeshire. The sun was shining, which prompted us to have an early run on the coastpath. We were greeted by a cacophony of bird song at the Lilyponds, as the water glimmered in the early morning sun, no nicer place to live when the weather is this kind. I knew as soon as I returned home I would be tempted to spend time in my garden. I have ordered my seeds for this year and although I have no heat in the greenhouse I felt so tempted to get something going. I began by tidying up the border by the front door. The Eupatorium that has taken centre stage for the last few years was looking very woody, so I decided to split it and put some rooted pieces in pots. This plant is seen in abundance in Aberglasney Gardens near Carmarthen. It attracts butterflies and bees and very easy to grow. The wild variety is known as Joe Pye weed and commonly seen in the hedgerow. I then noticed Papaver Patty's Plum was sending out tiny babies, I rescued five or six and potted those up too. They are now in the greenhouse enjoying a bit of shelter and hopefully will develop into healthy plants in late Spring. I also managed to cut back the leaves of the Epimedium which has beautiful delicate yellow flowers waitng to showcase themselves soon. The wedding bed has been tidied and looks a bit better, but bare. There is a lot to think about for me this year, getting the garden in shape, helping Rachel with the wedding plans, dare I say find an outfit. I would like the garden to look colourful for her big day. As its September and we both love deep jewel colours it shouldn't be too difficult after last years trial run, I even had sweetpeas in September. My next task is preparing the borders, adding mulch to retain moisture, cutting back plants that need it and get seed sowing. Perfect after a stressful day at work. 

Hoe does your garden grow: Spring in Pembrokeshire

Hoe does your garden grow: Spring in Pembrokeshire: The Pembrokeshire hedgrows are awakening and becoming colourful once again. How I love the cycle of the seasons, my garden is showing signs ...

Spring in Pembrokeshire

The Pembrokeshire hedgrows are awakening and becoming colourful once again. How I love the cycle of the seasons, my garden is showing signs of renewal too, the snowdrops, daffodils and primroses are a welcome sight. Towards the end of last year my gardening was geared towards the bed I have created to grow some of Rachel's flowers for her wedding in September. Looking at bare earth today with a miniscule amount of life apart from departed slug life, I wonder if anything has survived. I kept up the beer stations throughout the winter to see how many little blighters manage to visit the garden. I could not believe my eyes how many were in the jars I kept filled, they were all full of slimy bloated slugs. Digusting ! I have not checked to see if the Dahlia survived they have not dared to show any fresh green growth for fear of frost catching them, however the Guara seems to be ok along with the Verbena Bonariensis. I pruned the vine in my greenhouse that now seems to be a pied a tere for long legged puss who visits from time to time. We decided to develop a new seating area for me and him indoors this year. It has been in progress for a few months now but is beginning to show signs of getting there. We are putting a water feature in which I feel very excited about, I always love the sound of trickling water, so calming. Temperature is rising this week, I thought I heard up to 17 degrees for Thursday, surely not, better get the secateurs out and start the cycle all over again.