Five years ago today I published my first blog as Le Jardin Perdu. My very first post was called “The Beginning” and in it I set out the plans for my French garden and invited you to join me on my Read more […]
Walking around my garden at the weekend I couldn’t help but think how drab it was looking. The browns of dried grasses and seed heads may add interest and structure to my winter garden, but under the Read more […]
Today is La Chandeleur or Candlemas, the day when farmers and gardeners alike look to the skies to foretell when winter will end and spring arrive. As the old French proverbs declare; À la Chandeleur, Read more […]
This Valentine’s day watch your love bloom; send your loved one a Plantable Valentine ’s Day card that will grow into wildflowers! The environmentally friendly, extra special way to say “I Love You.” Le Read more […]
With temperatures across France and the UK set to plummet it’s your last chance to prepare your garden for freezing temperatures and to make sure wildlife is looked after. From tonight snow and night-time Read more […]
Alas Thursday was the Twelfth Night; Christmas trees and decorations must now be taken down. If you had a cut, real Christmas tree this year here are five eco-friendly ideas for recycling them. Read more […]