Sunday, 10 March 2013

March

Finally, it is Spring! I think I was expecting daffodils to emerge instantly from the earth, blooms to burst into flower and a cacophony of bird song to fill the air on the 1st March! Unfortunately it's still quiet cold and today little fluffy flakes of snow appear intermittently in the frosty wind. But some of my bulbs have begun to poke their heads up through their duvet of soil and my mind is a-buzz with ideas for the garden and impatience to get out there and feel the earth in my hands and under my finger nails!


I have already purchased this planting combination of Campanula lactifolia ‘Prichards Variety’ and Aconitum 'Ivorine' from Sarah Raven although I have to keep reminding myself I won't be able to replicate this photo exactly in my garden!


I have plans to replace our black plastic and glass garden table (impulse buy at Homebase when we first moved to house and needed something to at in the garden!) with a lovely new (old!) round metal table. A pretty bird house is also in order too - we need to provide some sanctuary for the little sparrows etc. that dare to venture to our garden with our two felines prowling around (although thankfully they haven't caught any birds so far).


And I would like to plant more roses this year, I already have climbing roses towards to end of the garden but I would like to plant some in the flower beds near the seating area. Plus an old watering can - the one in this photo is so sweet! And I wouldn't mind the old brick wall too...actually I wouldn't mind transplanting this whole photo into my little garden!

Is anyone else suffering from itchy green fingers?
Posted by Charlotte at 11:30

13 comments:

  1. Plain Jane10 March 2013 at 12:02

    As a lazy reader I always look at the pictures first and was amazed at how far on your garden was! This is certainly the time of year to start dreaming of warmer months spent outside - although they seem a long way off at the moment! I've definitely got those itchy fingers - having a couple of days of sunshine last week was such a tease x Jane

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  2. rusty duck10 March 2013 at 19:04

    I certainly am. This winter just seems never ending, especially after the false promise of last week.
    Your photos are lovely, how much I look forward to sunshine and warmth.

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  3. The Cloth Shed11 March 2013 at 09:13

    Itchy fingers have started already here in Northumberland....200 bare rooted hornbeams around the woodland garden as the start off a hedge. Can't wait to see it shoot away...
    Julie x
    PS has Hazel been in touch?

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    1. Charlotte21 March 2013 at 18:17

      Hi Julie,

      She was last year but I didn't hear anything more. I've been contacted by a few other people though so watch this space!!

      Charlotte xx

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  4. marry Poppins12 March 2013 at 23:00

    In France, spring is not yet settled ! snow, cold weather and rain....no flowers at the moment in my garden...I'm looking for the first daffodils ...
    your blog is so lovely!
    sincerely,
    Marry Poppins.

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  5. Anne13 March 2013 at 19:33

    Your garden will be lovely in full bloom. It has been so cold that I havent felt much like gardening.

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  6. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse14 March 2013 at 21:06

    The fingers are itching for sure, but it's been so cold that it's impossible to do anything!

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  7. Jill15 March 2013 at 08:30

    Hi Charlotte
    Just been reading all your lovely posts and I agree cottage garden flowers and old roses are just a perfect combination against an old wall. Will you be making the trip down to Wisborough on Thursday, the one in April is on a Saturday so might be better for you. One fair that would be close is the Brocante fair in Cheam looks like it is going to be a beautiful fair on 9th May. Your cottage looks beautiful. see you very soon
    love Jillx

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    1. Charlotte18 March 2013 at 21:06

      Hi Jill,
      I won't be at Wisborough this Thursday as I'm going to the CL Fair on Wednesday. But I will definitely have a think about the one in April and the Brocante fair looks very tempting...
      So glad you like my cottage - am getting very excited about Village Vintage in May!
      Charlotte xxx

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  8. Unknown16 March 2013 at 22:16

    Hi, are the pictures of your garden? I wasn't quite sure.I grew flowers from a packet of seeds called Butterfly mix last year and they were sooo pretty,the Marigolds lasted till November!! Wishing you a good weekend'bye for now Pam.

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    1. Charlotte18 March 2013 at 20:58

      Hi Pam,
      No, sadly they are not photos of my garden!
      Charlotte x

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  9. Blue Sky And Tea18 March 2013 at 22:49

    We are moving slowly into Autumn so things are dying down here but I still love pottering. I love the photo of the shed, we have a ugly little duckling of a shed that I intend improving and your photo has given me inspiration so thank you:)
    Denise

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  10. Jay19 March 2013 at 21:25

    My garden wish list also has a pretty bird house and bird table, the pictures above are gorgeous. Good luck and fingers crossed for warmer weather!

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