Grandad_gardener's Blog archive

Judas tree at Easter

Very apt this time of year, my Judas tree is now in flower Grown from seed about...

Figs looking good

I have two figs in my garden, variety is Brunswick, they came for Lidl / Wilko so...

Apple pruning result

In my garden is an apple tree that I've had it about 35 years, sold to me as a Golden...

Pears promise?

Nice and sunny, quick check and the pear, Doyenne Du Comice is now in blossom. I...

Visit to Hiller Gardens near Romsey

A short walk around Sir Harold Hillier gardens, near Romsey, owned & run by Hampshire...

Gooseberry, bush to Standard

There was a gooseberry bush in my garden, variety unknown, very thorny, and in need...

Fritillary open now

These have opened up in the warmth, fritillary, growing in dappled fairly dry shade. Once...

In today's sunshine

Another lovely Spring day to enjoy the early blooms I just wish my garden was large...

Roses grow on you

Last Autumn while pruning my roses I used some of the prunings as hardwood cuttings,...

Unsung hero

Out in the bright sunshine, some say weed, others wild flower, lovely and cheerful...

Plum blossom time

My plum, variety "Stanley" has the blossom opening now Spring & warmer weather...

Tomato updates

Following Darren8's blog on his tomato progress I thought I'd have yet another go...