How to work up a good rich loam: either listen to a Canadian humourist or try again as in past years with happy optimism.

Flowers are starting to spill out of gardens and overhang walls, all to the delight of passers-by and small creatures.

Summer brings weeds and wildlife as well as two opportunities to visit gardens with club members.

Our summer green gardens are now well visited by humans, nibbling deer, earth worms, earwigs and green flies.

Robins have a habit of nesting in the most unusual places.

When changing the shape of one's lawn there could be an unintended outcome.

Wells Gardening Club members are hopeful to be able to make gardening visits and have visitors to their own gardens.

It is ok to say 'no' to the offerings of sprawling plants that come as well meaning gifts in little pots and then take over the whole garden.

Snowdrops announce spring and entertain Galanthus enthusiasts.

To give small creatures a hiding space, not too much tidying is very much recommended.