Gardens for the senses

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/aug/27/englands-gardeners-to-be-banned-from-using-peat-based-compost

England’s gardeners to be banned from using peat-based compost Sale of peat-based compost for use on private gardens and allotments to be outlawed within 18 months

A dawn chorus from the RSPB nature reserves... Ideal symphony on a lazy Sunday...

https://youtu.be/AFQByOoeG8M

RSPB Nature Reserves - A dawn chorus soundscape Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of the dawn chorus.What bird song can you hear?0:30-1:00 Whitethroat: this is a really scratchy song, not one you’re l...

Lots of parakeets eat from our feeder every day. This one in the photos is special. We call it Clawed one of two because it has only one functioning claw. Despite this disability, Clawed one of two is assertive and fights its corner for food. it is an inspiration to both of us!

While we eagerly await the arrival of spring, our late winter flowers are brightening up our days

is an intriguing . In its natural habitat, , it forms a under tall trees or rocks by on the ground and producing roots where the nodes touch the soil. In it is often grown in and where the stems over the edge. We grow one of our Curio rowleyanus in a :)

Our and are still actively growing. A. filicaulis is and - , ideal for and . It likes a bright spot on the window sill. A. schuldtianus is very attractive and slow-growing, suitable for small containers and indoor arrangements. It likes a partially spot.

It has taken us all summer to grow these in our . Now (the last week in ) they are rewarding us by ripening on their ! Good things come to those who wait!

We planted ' ' around the edge of our round bed, a couple of years ago, in order to frame the ' '. We had grown the Papavers from seed. Now the Astrantias complement the Papavers, in every stage of the latter's development.

Our was awash with and until recently. Gazing at them proved a very experience especially at the end of stressful days. It's a pity that they are going over now!

It has taken our ( ) four years to produce its gorgeous, sweetly since we planted its .

I up the bought that I had in water, today 😀

Here are some of the currently in our .

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