So there I was this morning – all chirpy and free like the birds, with a day to spend in the garden. All is going so well down there – things shooting that I never expected to see again, plants establishing nicely with the warmth and a drop of rain. Lots of things ticked … Continue reading A few favourites … daffodils and tulips
I now, officially, have ‘spring back’ – I’m sure I share this stiffness with many other gardeners in the Northern Hemisphere. But the garden looks a bit better, so it’s worth it. I wouldn’t swop the thrilling experience of this time of year for (most) other euphoric experiences. The sheer joy of going down to … Continue reading In a vase on Monday … finally
This site is called ‘Garden Dreaming at Chatillon’, but I never really write about the main dream. Today, when the dream seemed so far away, I refocused and pondered whether or not I actually needed some help in the garden. Since I was about 26 years old my biggest dream has been to have … Continue reading Delphiniums and other dreams
Garden Dreaming at Châtillon 