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Garden Thoughts in the Time of Covid - Blog 2

Posted on: 03/02/2021

Gardeners’ Thoughts in the Time of Covid by Volunteers at Hengistbury Head Wildlife Garden

February 3rd 2021

There is plenty to see at this time of year and we are beginning to look towards the Spring in our own gardens. Here are some ideas and observations as we find ourselves locked out of the beautiful garden at Hengistbury Head. When the marvellous thatched Visitor Centre was opened seven years ago, the garden had a lot of weeding to do. Since then many changes have happened. The fabulous meadow with the backdrop of the Head has delighted many a visitor and us too. Now, nature is looking after itself and is sure to shape the garden in ways we might not. Meanwhile, at home I am so glad the days are getting longer and the buds promise definition on my new wildlife hedge. It is only a year old but I am looking forward to the food and shelter it will bring to birds and insects by the road where so many front gardens have been transformed into arid, paved drives. In this area we are so lucky to enjoy the bright Camellias, which bloom early in the year. Sue J

Little pots of cheerfulness are good to have on the kitchen windowsill for darker days of winter. I always like to have something, maybe winter white cyclamen or amazing amaryllis. We have two this year, each with four fat trumpets which slowly swelled to burst open showing one post box red, the other red and white stripes - glorious! In addition, my very pretty pink polyanthus, thank you Frances. Looking through the window, on the patio spring bulbs are emerging, there are pots of miniature iris, soon to bloom, tubs of tulips and wallflowers for later display. Down in the garden, popping up through the lawn and all around, the snowdrop display is just beginning. Brave little spears are popping up, some delicate lanterns already in place. The first pale mauve crocus are appearing, violets, lungwort, hellebores, so plenty of nectar for early foraging bees, one spotted yesterday. Last but not least, robin is singing brightly early in the morning - nature doesn't stop, just a brief pause. Val

 

 

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