Blooming News…
A bit of a wobbly start, if I’m honest.
Some seeds didn’t germinate, and the sweet peas germinated too fast and became leggy — turns out they didn’t need quite so much warmth. Lesson learned. Today we bought a cold frame for the garden so they can harden off gently while still getting some good light.
New Beginnings…
Where it all begins….
January is quiet in the garden — but it’s also where everything begins. While the soil rests and the days are short, we’re already sowing the first seeds for the season ahead. These early starts will grow into cottage-garden flowers full of colour, scent and life, ready for gardens in the months to come.
Jane Gardam’s Garden
I asked my Nene (Granny) about her best friend’s garden. As a child I used to visit Jane Gardam’s garden with her a lot and I remember it being big and beautiful.
About Jane Gardam
Jane Gardam was born in in Redcar, England. Her novel God on the Rocks was shortlisted for the Booker Prize 1978
The author of nine novels and over a dozen children’s books, Jane Gardam was awarded the Heywood Hill Literary Prize for a lifetime’s contribution to the enjoyment of literature and twice won a Whitbread Award. She died on 29 April 2025 at the age of 96.