It’s been too long since I shared any pictures of our garden, but I’m finally back with an update.
Over the summer I’ve totally failed to keep a regular log on what has been growing, which seems odd as it should really be the most busy time for fruit, vegetables and flowers.
It was actually the first anniversary of living in our house here, last week and I can’t believe this year has gone by so fast. I find myself looking around at the plants thinking back to how the gardens were that first day we got the keys.
I don’t know why, but I actually find Autumn the most invigorating time for thinking about the garden. I’ve kind of just left summer to look after itself, I think I take it for granted, even when I’m harvesting courgettes and sweet peas on a daily basis At this time of year I’m always looking ahead to Spring, my most favourite season I’ve come to realise. I am always wanting to ensure that we are planting bulbs for a bright and vibrant colour explosion when the warmth starts to return.
A couple of things have been really exciting this year, I’ve harvested and grown from seeds I’ve collected myself and learnt a lot about which seeds work well and what time I need to plant things.
Things I’ve learnt:
- My tomatoes barely ripened in the greenhouse, next year I’ll go for cherry varieties.
- I didnt;t have enough french beans
- I don’t like broadbeans, I just left them sitting around.
- My aubergine’s didn’t grow
- My sweetcorn didn’t pollinate 100%
- We used all our onions, I could have planted more closer together
I have a subscription to Gardner’s World which Neil bought me for my birthday and relaxing in the bath with it is my favourite way to relax. I find it’s full of tips and inspiration and really inspired me to create a gorgeous garden. I also love the Sarah Raven catalogue, and I’m pleased to say after a year of admiring it, I finally ordered some products. I am so excited for them to arrive and to be able to share them with you once I’ve planted them up.
Linking up with Annie, for week 72 of How Does Your Garden Grow.
October 16, 2014 at 6:47 pm
I think we moved in our new house around the same time as you – a year has gone very fast indeed! Nice to see how much you’ve grown and those courgettes look fantastic. Lovely photos!
October 17, 2014 at 1:41 am
looks like you had a substantial garden for the first year! can’t wait to see the bulbs in the spring. i think i need to plant some of my own.
October 17, 2014 at 7:56 am
No way – it’s been a year already?! Where has the time gone ??!?
I love how much you have done already – and the looking back and reviewing what worked and what didn’t is a top idea, feels like gardening is a gentle learning curve.
Just the sight of marigolds makes me smile
Thanks for sharing Jenni xx
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October 18, 2014 at 8:16 am
Somehow I missed having marigolds in the garden this year so loving your shots of those – looks like your garden has done well, I’m a firm believer of treating gardens mean makes them toughen up and cope better when you’re away
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