Suburban Sue

National Gardens Scheme providing inspiration for the soul and the senses

National Gardens Scheme providing inspiration f...

NGS National Gardens Scheme I am often in catch up mode on the weekends which means I don’t pay much attention finding an oasis of pleasure in the midst of...

National Gardens Scheme providing inspiration f...

NGS National Gardens Scheme I am often in catch up mode on the weekends which means I don’t pay much attention finding an oasis of pleasure in the midst of...

herbs dill, parsley and cilantro growing outdoors

Easy Annual Herbs for quick flavour

Easy to grow annual herbs from seed  Everything is running late in my garden this year. Not helped by the cold weather that is still hankering after being spring rather...

Easy Annual Herbs for quick flavour

Easy to grow annual herbs from seed  Everything is running late in my garden this year. Not helped by the cold weather that is still hankering after being spring rather...

RHS Harlow Carr Streamside Primula candelabra

North, South, East and West - RHS shows the best

We are all familiar with seeing the wonderful flowers shows at RHS Chelsea on the television.  It is probably about 10 years ago that I actually went to my first...

North, South, East and West - RHS shows the best

We are all familiar with seeing the wonderful flowers shows at RHS Chelsea on the television.  It is probably about 10 years ago that I actually went to my first...

Planning to save the planet or yourself..

Planning to save the planet or yourself..

It’s never too late to review and plan. Even later on in the season you may need to review if there are unforeseen problems. While some gardeners will already be...

Planning to save the planet or yourself..

It’s never too late to review and plan. Even later on in the season you may need to review if there are unforeseen problems. While some gardeners will already be...

Darlac DP930 Professional Pruner Garden Secateurs with red handles

The thought is in the giving…

The past few years have been difficult for many people - whether it’s isolation, finances or personal loss. While not wanting to be too gloomy, those things can and do...

The thought is in the giving…

The past few years have been difficult for many people - whether it’s isolation, finances or personal loss. While not wanting to be too gloomy, those things can and do...

Changing seasons - mellow autumn or weathering the weather?

Changing seasons - mellow autumn or weathering ...

September and there is a definite chill in the air signalling a change in season as summer rolls on into autumn. The unusually hot week of early September when temperatures...

Changing seasons - mellow autumn or weathering ...

September and there is a definite chill in the air signalling a change in season as summer rolls on into autumn. The unusually hot week of early September when temperatures...