Flowers
Flowers for cutting are grown around the garden and made up into a variety of bunches. They bring in insects, to help with pollination, scent and colour. Members can buy them to taken home and enjoy. We begin the year with daffodils and end in late autumn with the onset of frost.
Flowers Grown in the garden:
Peony, Gooseneck Loosestrife, Edwardian Dianthus, Daffodils, Nigella , Rudbeckia, Narcissus, Dahlia, Helenium, Red Campion, Lavender, Japanese Anemone, Red Orach, Chrysanthemum, Tansy, Verbena Bonariensis, Delphinium, Salvia Horminum, Ammi, Feverfew, Cosmos, Gladioli, Stock, Calendula, Antirrhinum, Nasturtium, Scabious, Sweet Pea, Day Lilly, Garden Pinks, Sunflowers, Garden Loosestrife, Edwardian Dianthus, China Aster, Phlox, Agapanthus, Iris, Astrantia, Huddles, Aquilegia, Kaffir Lilly, Oriental Poppy, Sedum, Wild Flowers mixed
Herbs
The herb bed has been removed and a smaller bed put in front of the potting shed. A lot of herbs will be rotated around the garden.
Why not try something new next time you are at the garden. I am usually there if help is needed but feel free to crop some on your own and leave a donation.
Herbs Grown in the Garden
Chives, Garlic chives, Fennel, Marjoram, Rosemary, Sage, Mint - various, Thyme, Oregano, Bay, Parsley (last season's), Lovage
These herbs need more time and will be available later in the season :
Coriander, Basil, Dill, Parsley (new seasons)
Helena