Author: tessaparikian

Here we are at the beginning of May and it feels like something akin is Spring is happening. It is also the month of No Mow May. It’s interesting that being out in the garden over the bank holiday weekend mowers were firing up all over the place. I think a combination of the nicest… Continue reading No Mow May

It’s been a long time.  This blog may go some way to explaining why. During the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns people found what a wonderful place an outside space could be. This could be parks as well as gardens if you are lucky enough to have one. People wanted to make the most of what… Continue reading Welcome Back

I have views of the garden from all the back windows of the house. I can see it at ground level, and from above. It’s fascinating watching the garden emerge from winter to spring. The sunlight starting to move across from north to south as it gradually gets higher in the sky and creeping from… Continue reading Spring Prettiness

I started this blog when the snow was on the ground and now the weather has become more mild and the snow has been replaced by rain! The subtle shift in the weather and the light, even though it is still officially winter, has set my mind to growing. I have been in hibernation mode… Continue reading Weedy Seedlings

I love composting. There are numerous reasons why but the most important is that the garden waste, grass clippings, plant prunings and vegetable scraps from the kitchen can all be utilised to create what Monty Don calls ‘Black Gold’. I have bins in the garden (three - one hot and two cold) and a bin… Continue reading Worms and Leaves

I have been enjoying these lovely sunny September days. Somehow it reminds me of my childhood - that happy, safe, uncomplicated time. School would go back and the weather would be glorious. It always seemed a shame to be wearing the new winter school uniform rather than the summer dress worn in June and July.… Continue reading Stunning September

I have been doing a lot of walking. My permitted daily walk has allowed me to get to my allotment and I have been going very regularly. It’s perfect really because this is a very busy time horticulturally. With the warm, sunny weather the weeds have been starting to grow madly. I have Mares Tail… Continue reading Peeping into other people’s gardens

I have wanted to write a blog for March but events have rather overtaken us and my brain has been so full of ‘what ifs’ and ‘how will that work’ and ‘when will it be over’ and ‘I hope my sister is ok’, she’s living in Venice at the moment, that there has been no… Continue reading The Cycle of Life

In February, when the wind is howling bitterly round the rooftops and the trees in the front garden are bending at a 45 degree angle it is tempting to hunker down, close the curtains and wait for better weather to come. Sometimes, though, if you put on a warm coat, thick scarf and hat you… Continue reading Spring Awakens

I have a dual nature. I put it down to being born on the cusp of Sagittarius and Capricorn. Indoors I can be terribly cavalier with the state of the house and then become obsessed with tidying and making everything neat and clean.  In the garden I am the complete opposite. I can be inclined,… Continue reading Garden Matters