However, on our last bird club meeting we were treated to blackcap singing in the trees, our ever curious juvenile robin, and a dunnock enjoying a dusty bath in a sunny spot in the woodland glade. The garden after the freeze; it’s actually mild now and surprising how many plants and little vegetables are quietly perking up; I even think I might have to mow the grass! Garden Journal With 22 Pages of Planning, Tips and Tricks, To-Do Lists, Trackers, Budget Sheets and More! Not only is it attractive and practical, my hardback must-have diary also makes the perfect gift for your green-fingered friends and family.

The next step, which I started in 2022 in a small way, is to produce seasonal veg boxes – and after that? Instead, we focus on increasing biodiversity by including plants, both native and cultivated, for pollinators and other animals.

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It is hard to believe that we are already looking at the entries for the last month of 2023, a difficult year for gardens and gardeners alike, trying to cope with unusual weather events and mixed up seasons.They can be a place to hold thoughts that strike you while you’re gardening, or simply to sketch or paint your take of your surroundings. Position the tree in hole and fill with earth, pressing firmly with your foot to prevent air around roots and ensure the plant is stable.