Everything is happening so fast, I can barely catch breath, let alone blog. Our two first coach groups came and went on Friday and were a delight to host. Hello to my guests from Papplewick and Norfolk and thank you all for visiting. Even the lane logistics worked out fine, with the first coach leaving […]

Our busiest weekend yet ended in a watery deluge late Sunday afternoon, accompanied by a visit from some friends, so we all sat in the tea-room and watched the flood waters sweep past the door. We abandoned the nursery for the day, but at least I was spared the watering for once! I have a […]

A few days ago I posted a query about the identity of a plant we thought was a Daphne. Turns out it is Lonicera syringantha. The key is that the flowers emerge in twos from the leaf axil. Try googling it yourself and comparing with the picture a few entries below. Another correction – I […]

I’m living the life that many gardeners dream of. My Dad tells me I look happier than I have done for years and I am. I spend all day handling, propagating, identifying, weeding, presenting, studying, selling and talking about plants. I’m learning more each day than I have for years – and it’s great. But […]

In March I was getting 3 customers a day and was worried that no-one would come. Now we’re so busy I’m worried about selling out of plants before we close in September. OK, so it’s the right problem to have, but it’s a genuine concern. I moved in too late to buy new supplies wholesale […]