Tiny Urban Garden

Having my own little garden is so important to me and while thinking about the content of this blog it's become apparent that posts about it will be a regularity. I am working on my art projects but have realised that my garden is very much a part of this - my art work is about me and my personal story, it all feeds into me and who I am; and the garden is a part of that story and so I have named it 'The Tiny Urban Garden'.

Monty Don
 

I know it's time to get back out there when 'Gardeners World' is back on television presented by the wonderful and charming Monty Don; and this year he's accompanied not only by that canine star known as Nigel but a new young pup called Nellie. I love to watch Monty every Friday evening as he accompanies me through the gardening year, sharing advice and the delights of his own stunning garden.

As for my garden, I have made a start, digging over the border in the back which I then spread with mulch. My plan is to fill this border out this year with a few more shrubs and a good mix of perennials.

I went to the garden centre and got myself an Easter treat. A Garrya to go in the front garden, a Camellia and a selection of perennials for the back border. Having them all grouped together in their pots, it looks like I've got lots of goodies but I know that once they go in the ground they'll look a lot less significant.

 

 

So I planned where to put them all and then, as I knew they would, they just seemed to disappear into the ground. Looking forward to Summer to see how different it all looks then. I just hope they're all happy in my soil, and thrive, and don't fall victim to the Slugs!

Today I aerated the lawn and felt very happy as every time I put the fork in the ground at least 2 or 3 earthworms came wriggling out, and I know that they are very good for the garden.

Amanda xxx