by Dennis Footman | Jul 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
No, this isn’t one of those Rock blogs … but there is a music link at the end. “One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon-instead...
by Dennis Footman | Jul 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Have You Ever Seen The Rain…. Ah, it’s Saturday and time for a lay in… well that was plan A. The overnight rain put pay to that one. At at 7.30 am, I received a text from one of my gardeners telling me that a flood warning had been issued on Bin...
by Dennis Footman | Jul 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Now, this one is close to my heart. It wouldn’t have mattered how many gardens I have worked in by the time I hang my boots up… this one will always be my favourite. I have known about this house and garden all my life, like I said in my first blog, my...
by Dennis Footman | Jun 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
What makes a garden? Many factors make up a garden, we have colour, movement, sound, texture and of course the busy wildlife… both good and bad. But, if you take away the ability to see the colour and movement you are still left with the sounds and texture, but...
by Dennis Footman | Jun 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
The historic, tranquil college gardens… or are they? Most of the time yes- but not always. There are some gardens at Trinity where access is very restricted these are our very own secret gardens. There are others though, that are more accessible and some of our...
by Dennis Footman | Jun 10, 2012 | Rock Garden, Uncategorized
Sorry, but it had to be done! There is one thing can I promise, it will not turn into one of those Smash Hits 550th CD type thing. The music will be better for a start, plus I’m likely to get bored after awhile… well after the third blog anyway. If this is...
