Apples, Wreaths and Grassy Paths Review Part 2

The summer just got hotter and hotter. The main part of the day was spent sitting in the shade of our gazebo and garden management was done in the early mornings and evenings.

July 

We opened the garden and fairy trail and the money raised was for Red Cross Ukranian Appeal. After that things began to look frazzled and many annuals gave up and died.

 

August

We were very lucky, despite being surrounded by hosepipe bans, we never were. The huge water tank lasted nearly the whole summer. The damson crop was good despite late frosts. Hollie`s wedding went ahead and was a splendid occasion, with photo shoots in the garden and the reception in the big barn.

We made late plantings which were well worthwhile. The compost heaps were over-flowing and the tithonia and sunflowers were thriving. 

 

 September

 

We had a lovely visit to Sarah Raven`s garden and discovered a new nursery (to us) called Rapkyn`s close by.

We lifted the chipped bark and weed suppressant on the big path and seeded it. I took many geranium cuttings and lots of tiny seedlings grew around the garden encouraged by the mild autumn.

 

 

 

October

 

We cleared out the polytunnel and brought the scarecrows in. We discarded the tattered bunting, a good excuse to make some more. There were many late flowers, especially dahlias and salvias. We had a great crop of Fiesta apples and the weather was lovely. Tim brought us a good load of manure.

 

 

 

November

We had still had no frost at this point in time. I was busy with lots of Christmas crafts. And we had a very productive visit to Hobbycraft in Eastbourne. I packaged up all my home-saved seed. We created an enlarged seating area with the log-burner as a focal point laying plenty of chipped bark all round.

 

December

We had a great wreath making day in the Valley View yurt. Anne lit the log burner and we had home-made soup and mince pies. We all agreed to do it again this year. After that Steve and I had flu so I spent a lot of time using up my scrap fabric by the fire.

 

 

It has been a great year in the garden full of happy times. Lots of help from my sister Paula, thank you. We`ve had sausage sizzles for all the children in our family which they totally love. And so do we.

A very happy new year to everyone who reads the blog.

And thank you to Anne and Tim for the good times.