Spring is nearly gone by, just like that we are just about to turn the corner into summer. There is quite a lot of energy in the atmosphere in June, the verdant green of spring still lingers, plants growing up seemingly over night, the long evenings and early mornings. But there is a softness to it as well, we are not in the hot, heavy days of July and August, things are still fresh.
Read MoreHere in Essex, winter was relatively mild, we had a bit of snow, and a good deal of rain, some very cold spells and some balmy ones. January was typical I suppose, cold, rain and a bit of snow, a bit warmer than some Januaries, but not excessively so.
Read MoreAs I write this, April is nearly gone by, and May is just around the corner. I suppose I say this nearly every month, it is a busy month in the garden, but April is even more so. There is simply so much to do, all the winter jobs to finish, seeds to start, perennials to move and divide, new plantings to add, general clean up from winter, the list goes on and on.
Read MoreHappy Spring! Winter is behind us, and this last week it has surely felt that way, the days have been warm and the nights quiet mild, we have had some sun, a bit of clouds and rain, but it is Spring!
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