by Phil | May 24, 2011 | archive
by Phil | May 19, 2011 | archive, Herbs
I gave a talk on growing culinary herbs today to a group of nine ladies. As an ex teacher it was really nice to be ‘back in the saddle’. The money raised will go to two local charities, Claire House Hospice and Clatterbridge Cancer Research. Most of those who came... by Phil | May 1, 2011 | archive, Open Garden
I can’t believe that we are now in May, so I have decided to pretend that it is still April so as not to panic. I am fighting a constant battle against weeds in the main garden despite tons of mulch being scattered far and wide, and now is the time to sow virtually... by Phil | May 1, 2011 | archive
Things are very strange in the garden at the moment. I still have the primulas in full bloom, there are some narcissi clinging on, but the tulips are going past their best! The Lilac and Laburnum which usually start flowering in mid May are nearly fully out. It must... by Phil | Nov 8, 2010 | archive
Hello, welcome to my new blog! This is an extra bit on my site at fieldcrestgarden.co.uk where I will be writing about my garden as we prepare it for our first National Garden Scheme Open Day in July.