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Crocus speciosus albus & Narcissus obvallaris in the 33-39 Hollycot Gardens bed a few years on
Published on March 8, 2026 by Kirsty Harper
Here is a picture of our Crocus speciosus albus which is in the Iridaceae family and our Narcissus obvallaris which is in the Amaryllidaceae family. Our crocus have produced new cormlets which have matured in to flowering plants. The planti...
Last week our first bed was in flower which was planted a few years ago. Its great to see that the species Crocus has multiplied in certain cases, the species Tenby daffodil has also returned every year with the exception of a few gaps and...
Litter pick in our new Lavendar Garden site for 2026
Published on February 13, 2026 by Kirsty Harper
This week a litter pick was done of our new site in preparation for preparing the soil in the next few weeks. Here is a picture of the pick. We are sure the hedgehogs will be grateful too....
New funds for our new Organic lavendar garden 2026
Published on February 13, 2026 by Kirsty Harper
Further to the mention last year in August of two possible new sites, we are pleased to confirm that we have received funding for another organic lavender garden for 2026. There are two sites adjacent to each other and the funds will be use...
New funding for our new sites
Published on February 13, 2026 by Kirsty Harper
Further to the mention last year in August of two possible new sites, we are pleased to confirm that we have received funding for another organic lavender garden for 2026. There are two sites adjacent to each other and the funds will be use...
Propagating Lavendar x intermedia Woodhayes
Published on November 8, 2025 by Kirsty Harper
This marks a shift forward in sustainability and the potential for creating another garden. It is the first time propagating Lavendar x intermedia Woodhayes. This is exciting as these can only be propagated using stem cuttings as it does no...
Picture of the site of the second lavendar garden in 2024 before it was planted this year
Published on August 21, 2025 by Kirsty Harper
We found this picture of the site of our second lavendar garden before we planted it this year. This spot in Hollycot Gardens is a popular fly tipping site, or was. The space is a different shape to the last garden but it does get afternoon...
Two new sites for 2026 lavendar gardens, one of the goals being for litter prevention
Published on August 21, 2025 by Kirsty Harper
Further to the last post on this subject, it is confirmed that two new sites have been identified for planting for 2026. One of the goals is to reduce the instance of litter dropping on the sites. Watch this space for more news !
Clever mystery neighbour designs upcycled tree guard
Published on August 21, 2025 by Kirsty Harper
What a surprise to hear banging and knocking along our corridor and to later discover a mystery neighbour had designed and installed and fixed to the ground a tree guard for our cherry tree ! One of our trees along our wildlife corridor in...
Lavendar just before flowering
Published on May 29, 2025 by Kirsty Harper
The essential oils in the lavendar are at their peak just before flowering. Here is a picture of the lavendar bed today with the apple tree donated by the National Trust, the mock orange, Philadelphus tormentosus, and the mullein; Verbascum...
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