Through the Garden Gate November
The leave have all fallen off the grapevine and we have had a mixture of weather this month. Last week, we had snow for the first time this year. Being by the coast, it didn't settle for long, whereas a mile inland, it was still relatively thick on the ground the following day!
Can you spot Tavi above?
A few days later Storm Bert hit our shores just on the Anniversary of the Great Gale of 1824 when hurricane-force winds and massive waves devasted the south coast of England including Bridport Harbour .We awoke to discover the fence had blown down again in the same location as 19 months ago, despite having professional fence contractors to build a new one. A rotten fence post couldn't stand the force of the wind! We were surprised that a new post had deteriorated in such a short period! We are getting it repaired but with climate change, we are wondering whether we need to put in a permanent hedge instead!
There isn't much colour or plants flowering in the garden at the moment so it makes me appreciate the ones that are providing a bit of a show!
Having expanded the number of pelargoniums in pots we are experimenting by leaving some in the potting shed and greenhouse over the winter. Has anyone tried using night lights and terracotta pots in the greenhouse overnight?
Earlier in the month at the Annual Bridport Literary Festival that celebrated its 20th year we had Carol Klein as one of the guest authors, It was fascinating hearing about her life and how gardening was so important to her even from a young age. It was interesting to find out her views of being a television garden presenter. We first come across her many years ago when she was selling plants at a local gardening show, when the children were small and we dragged them around gardens and garden centres most weekends! At the time they weren't keen but have both become keen gardeners! I would love to hear what encouraged you to garden! My parents were keen gardeners but their gardens were filled with roses and bedding plants it wasn't until we moved to Dorset and had an amazing country and walled garden that I came inspired with plants!
What are the highlights of your garden this month?
It is always wonderful to see other gardens and watch their development during the year. If you want to join in with Through the Garden Gate each month please let me know in the comments below and I will add your site.
Sarah x
I'm still waiting for a bit off dry weather to collect my three
ReplyDeletepiles of Virginia Creeper leaves, in and around the patio....!
Just can't get out there, couple of frosty mornings last week,
but still to wet...! :(
I do like Carol Klein...but...then Gardeners World takes a lot of
beating, as a gardening program...never miss it....!
I'm not that much of a gardener, l do what l have to do, and keep
things up together and tidy...Love my indoor plants though...!
So......
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˚ ˛ •˛• ˚｜ 田田 ｜門｜ ˚And a Happy New Year
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I’m a great admirer of Carol too. Her enthusiasm is so infectious.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame about your fence. It’s always the posts that cause the problem. A hedge would be great for wildlife and they are very quick growing.
I think it was my grandmother who encouraged me to garden although I have had a fascination with flowers since I was very young. I’m always very envious of your greenhouse. It gives you so much more scope. B x
So unusual to see snow there. It must be a shock to people.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your fence, we have had some bad weather recently,it can do all sorts of damage. Is that a viburnum tinus in your photo? I used to have one but had to get rid of it as it became infested and badly damaged by viburnum beetle. But I used to love it's winter flowers and their delicate scent.
ReplyDeleteYes you are right it is a viburnum tinus, We had one in our previous garden that got huge. It seems to be much better to control in a pot! Sarah
DeleteSad to lose the new fence to the same nasty weather! Snow looks very beautiful when fresh and crisp.
ReplyDeleteHave finally done my November - https://eefalsebay.blogspot.com/2024/12/november-10-years-false-bay-garden.html
All the delicate plants in the garden are frozen stiff here in Ohio.
ReplyDeleteI learned to love gardening from my grandmothers who had wonderful gardens.
Sorry about your garden fence. Climate changes are not on our side.
ReplyDeleteAs a small kid I lived on a tiny little farm. Few decades later we moved to our house and I had an opportunity to create my own garden.
That is quite a fall of snow inland. I love your trellised outdoor seating area in its winter clothing. It must be a delight to sit there in summmer.
ReplyDeletehttps://eefalsebay.blogspot.com/2024/12/december-around-our-false-bay-garden.html Happy New Year
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