by Dennis Footman | Apr 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Spring makes its own statement, so loud and clear that the gardener seems to be only one of the instruments, not the composer.” ~ Geoffrey B. Charlesworth April already and before you know it….. it will soon be Christmas (sorry). Although before...
by Dennis Footman | Mar 11, 2018 | Rock Garden
Vincent Furnier aka Alice Cooper was born on the 4th February 1948. Singer, song writer, actor and many say he is ‘The Godfather of Shock Rock’. Famous for his elaborate and sometimes controversial live shows Alice Cooper has entertained millions of people...
by Dennis Footman | Mar 1, 2018 | Consultancy
Box blight is a disease of the Box plant which attacks the leaves and stems but leaves the roots alone…..which is awfully kind of it. It is a disease that thrives in wet damp conditions which makes it a perfect disease for this part of the world. Box Blight is...
by Dennis Footman | Feb 20, 2018 | Book
“In a quiet corner of a garden on the edge of a wood sits a round growth covered in moss at the base of an old Ash tree. For the few who visit this part of the garden, it is seen as just an unusual part of a tree but if you were to look more closely you would...
by Dennis Footman | Feb 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
“On the wind in February Snowflakes float still, Half inclined to turn to rain, Nipping, dripping, chill.” ~Christina Georgina Rossetti, “A Year’s Windfalls,” 1866 February, what a wonderful month it is. Of course, there will be a few of...
