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Grenville's gardening blogs
More news, and an update from the Blog of August 5th. Blog 14
Posted on 3 Sep, 2008 5 comments
Further to the Blog we wrote on August 5th, we have been informed that the article about our garden will be published in 'The Mail on Sunday'...
Outstanding local natural beauty & signs of autumn in the U.K. 2008. Blog 13
Posted on 31 Aug, 2008 11 comments
We are so fortunate because we have a stunning wildlife conservation area literally five minutes walk from our house. It is called Avon Valley...
Celebrating 'eccentric' and unusual garden features. Blog 12.
Posted on 22 Aug, 2008 16 comments
Last autumn in 2007 we visited Bavaria to view the castles and gardens of King Ludwig 2nd. (1845-1886.)We took the following photographs of Castle...
Garden toadstool sculptures. Blog 11.
Posted on 21 Aug, 2008 13 comments
We commissioned a collection of wooden garden toadstool sculptures that have been hand made by a sculptor. We collected them today, and they...
Gardening with Exotic plants.
Posted on 18 Aug, 2008 5 comments
The concept of an exotic garden conjures up images of warm places, stunning foliage, plants with vibrant colours, patterns and textures.We are...
First anniversary of G.O.Y membership.
Posted on 8 Aug, 2008 9 comments
I have just realised that we first joined G.O.Y a year ago on August 7th 2007.It's amazing how time flies! We wanted to take this opportunity...
Some great news about our garden! August 5th 2008.
Posted on 5 Aug, 2008 21 comments
Todays weather has been appalling in Bristol with lashing rain and grey skies. We needed to be cheered up, and we received some exciting news.The...
A very special visit to our garden. July 18th, 2008.
Posted on 18 Jul, 2008 18 comments
We were honoured to receive a very special visit today from The Lord Mayor of Bristol- Councillor Christopher Davies and The Lady Mayoress Mrs....
Garden seats.
Posted on 11 Jul, 2008 11 comments
I was out in the garden today painting the garden furniture and I suddenly felt a Blog coming on!. Thankfully it was'nt a painful experience...
Green is beautiful!
Posted on 8 Jul, 2008 2 comments
Gardens do not have to be full of colour. Sometimes a green area can provide a relaxing and restful alternative.Interesting leaf shapes and structural...
Adding colour, pattern, texture & form to a garden.
Posted on 5 Jul, 2008 6 comments
After reading Andrews interesting and informative Blog on colour theory in the garden, we wanted to support his article by adding some more details...
'Bon apetit' to all our friends on Grows on you!
Posted on 28 Jun, 2008 16 comments
We often forget that gardens are places for relaxation.We spend a lot of time posting photos of our plants and garden features, but it occurred...