Gardening in March here in the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches, Corrèze, France is a tale of two seasons. Whilst warm sunny days have you itching to be planting out, harsh overnight frosts and snowfall Read more […]
Since waking up to a covering of snow less than two weeks ago, the weather here in France has thankfully taken a change for the better. The sun has made a welcome appearance bringing the first bees and Read more […]
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 […]