Amsterdam's Blog archive

New purchase

I just wanted to show these pocket size Burgon & Ball pocket pruners I recently...

Miracle Gro-Gro-ables cherry tomato seed pod

When visiting a nearby garden centre 3 weeks ago I was given this seed pod in a pot...

Fallen apples!

Just wanted to share with you the amount of fallen apples after last night's storm!...

Winter pots

Just finished doing my winter pots ready for the cold! We have already had a few...

Before and after

These are my patio pots in early spring and now -despite the rain, wind and low temperatures...

Anyone for Escargot?

Anyone fancy Escargot? Delicious with melted butter and garlic! Plenty more to harvest...

Native hedge before and after

Here are some photo's of my native hedge planted in January 2014 and what it looks...

Rockery revamped!

Here are some before and after pictures of my rock garden. Have dug up years worth...

Amazing peony

Please see attached the beautiful peony in my garden. It is just magnificent and...

Partially replanted front border/rock garden

Here are some photo's of my front border that I have had to replant after my decorative...

Spring bouquet

I just went into my garden to see how everything was coming along. Decided to cheer...

Orchid transformation

I feel like a proud Mum showing off!! Back in May I asked what to do with my redundant...