IN THE GARDEN
O ne of the great benefits of being a surroundings, whether it be the plants in our gardens or in the wider landscape, migratory birds, or even the cycle of the moon. During my horticultural career I have observed the inevitable seasonal shifts of flowering and fruiting, but also daylight hours, weather and the first mowing of lawns in spring. These observations can help with planning and maintaining a garden, no matter what size, but on a personal level they also help anchor me and provide a sense of calm. For me, there is something humbling about the changes in the seasons, the weather and the gardening calendar. During the darkest and coldest winter days, there is always an optimism that days will lengthen, the light will brighten and temperatures rise, and with that comes the bursting of buds and spring blossom. In contrast, there is a point in horticulturist is the connection with the natural world, and this is true of anyone who spends time outside observing their
IN TUNE Liquidambar styraciflua turns a marvellous shade of orange and crimson in the autumn
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