

Time to prune the F. baldschuanica...
This afternoon i thought i'd tackle the Fallopia baldschuanica growing along the fende opposite the kitchen window. I know it has a bad...


Winter has finally arrived...
Winter has finally arrived at Duck Pools. Hallelujah! I was beginning to think that winter and spring had all rolled into one! There are...


Adding a little colour...
The cold weather is coming so they tell me so at least the garden might return to normal. Even the fuchsia and summer bedding are...


Helleborus, Coronilla and Christmas!
Christmas is approaching fast and yet the mild weather continues. I havent taken many photos of the garden recently until today! The...


AGS seeds and Gizmo arrive!
This week sees a new member to our ever-growing family/menagerie! Alot of you will be familiar with Monty our Border terrier x, well he...


Returning from holidays...
Having returned from our winter's holiday to Gran Canaria, we have been greeted by such mild weather! I've had numerous reports of plants...


Autumn tints
Autumn has well and truly arrived in the garden, with russet tones gradually filling the borders. Exceptionally good this year, the...