Acts of Random Gardening
I would love to be a better gardener and grow lots of things, but I am too lazy. In 2025 I said 'I am going to try to make a more disciplined approach and grow a few things well.' but this didn't happen. So I am going to make another effort in 2026 but will also be spending time watching bees.
Front Garden
My front garden is my favourite place (well it would be if I didn't have neighbours going in and out in their stinky cars all the time). Anyway, it has recently been revamped and in its own tiny way is doing its bit for pollinators. I am slowly trying to work out not only what to grow, but also what will survive the slug attacks. But, as usual, there is no real plan except, more flowers, more lavendars and more insects.
To do list
- Propagate some more lavendars
- Plant some more Wallflower, Sweet William and Honesty seeds - from May onwards.
- Weed the bed where the lavendars will eventually go because it is full of nigella
Back Garden
The back garden is best described as an overgrown mess. It has a patio area, too many trees probably, too many plants that have become a bit invasive and are going to be difficult to remove, some lovely hellebores, a pond that is usually empty due to the aforementioned trees. It is going to take a lot of work to clear it and, as usual, I don't have a clear idea of what I want from it. However, I rarely use it so every year it gets more overgrown. 2026 will be the year that I attempt to get somewhere.
What do I want to be able to do in the garden (in no order of priority because I probably can't have it all).
- Dry my washing
- Sit outside and just read or be still and watch the natural world - all year round - so some shade and to be accessible
- Maybe do some yoga in the morning
- Grow some seeds
- James to be able to use his telescope
- Grow some crops - not many, but some would be nice - so possibly raised beds
- Have space for nature
- Easy to maintain - I would rather spend time watching than weeding.