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Gardening with Mum

March 11, 2018by snapdragon jules 1 Comment

A couple of times a month I used to pop down to my Mum’s on the other side of the South Downs to help out in her garden – my […]

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Practical Gardening, Sunday Story

Favourite Garden Books

March 12, 2017by snapdragon jules 3 Comments

I confess that for a garden journalist I am often ambivalent about garden books. They have to be either practical and informative or totally inspirational to justify a permanent place in my […]

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Sunday Snaps, Sunday Story, What to do in winter

A Nice Day Out

February 19, 2017by snapdragon jules Leave a comment

Last Wednesday I enjoyed a trip up to London, to the RHS Early Spring Plant Fair at Westminster. This is one of my favourite events on the gardening calendar – […]

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A Grand Day Out, Must have plant, Sunday Story, What to do in winter

Mindful gardening

January 15, 2017by snapdragon jules 3 Comments

I read an excellent article by Julian Rollins in the Guardian this week. He described how he has ditched his garden power tools and now enjoys a peaceful ‘go-slow’ method […]

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In my Garden, Mindful Gardening, Practical Gardening, Sunday Story

Some Festive Spirit

December 18, 2016by snapdragon jules 3 Comments

The last few days have been spent thinking about making Christmas wreaths from my garden.There has been much around to inspire me – I photographed these gorgeous ones at Petersham Nursery […]

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Garden Decor, inspiration, Sunday Story

Remembrance Sunday

November 13, 2016by snapdragon jules 2 Comments

In my garden this morning I will be thinking of all those who gave their tomorrows for our today.

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Sunday Story

Tulip display

May 15, 2016by snapdragon jules Leave a comment

Last October I planted up a favourite pot with tulip ‘La Belle Epoque’, (thank you, Suttons), along with black hyacinths on the patio and then duly forgot about it.A few […]

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Sunday Story

What to do in Winter (1)

January 24, 2016by snapdragon jules 4 Comments

Apologies, if you noticed, for the absence of blogs. I contracted a nasty strain of the ‘flu in December and am only now getting back in the swing of things. At least […]

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Sunday Story

Champion Tree

November 15, 2015by snapdragon jules Leave a comment

Of all the 27 trees I have planted in my garden, this Quince tree ‘Champion’ is my favourite. Purchased just two years ago, it has quickly grown to be a handsome specimen […]

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Sunday Story

For remembrance Sunday

November 8, 2015by snapdragon jules Leave a comment

A day for the nation to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom.

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snapdragon jules

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