Derek writes: What do you do in the garden when we are forecast record temperatures ? Take to the water and stay reasonably cool. Fallen tree trunks in a lake were cut up, pulled out and a job waiting for years was completed.I did manage to lose a shoe in the mud and my clothes … [Read more…]
Derek writes What a difference a couple of hours working together can make. A big thank you to Karen, Christine, Richard, Oliver, David & Glen for their hard work at the Churchyard last Monday, clearing around graves in the North East corner. Our next working party in the Churchyard will be on a Tuesday ( … [Read more…]
Derek writes: Seven & Six years ago we had a German student Simon living and working with us here at Courtlands Nurseries. He was a wonderful breath of fresh air and restored my faith in young people. He was engaging, hard working, used his initiative, adventurous and a pleasure to host. We then heard nothing … [Read more…]
Derek writes: We will remember them. The humble Poppy is such an evocative flower, particularly in a Churchyard and near a War memorial. Last Autumn we planted 2022 Spring Bulbs for the Queen’s Jubilee, these flowered well and were much admired. They were then followed by grasses, Ox – eye daisies and Field Poppies which … [Read more…]
Derek writes: Sweet Peas are probably my favourite flowers, the colours, scent and memories of home as my father has grown them for over 60 years. I start by sowing seeds around Bonfire night, growing them through the winter, planting out at Easter and cutting in June & July. Here at Courtlands we are plagued … [Read more…]