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Veneda Harris, My Garden (RH1)
Styles: Organic, Water, Wildlife, English cottage, Suburban
Soil types: Sandy
Soil drainage: Well-drained
Soil pH: Neutral
Light: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Aspect: North, South, East, West
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
My cottage garden is crammed with plants which means less weeding. I am a great believer in succession planting to give colour and interest throughout the seasons. Thus the honesty,spring bulbs & primulas are replaced by ferns, and herbaceious perennials . I also grow quite a few pot plants, semi standard fuschias, abutilon and this year delphiniums, which I can move around at will to give a different accent on a bed. Statement plants both perrennial and annual give an exotic feel. Mainstays are Melianthus, Abutilon, Cardoon, Castor Bean and Ornamental Millet. I don't use chemicals but try to encourage insects , birds and hedgehogs. Mulching is a necessity on my sandy soil, I have 2 large compost heaps. Shreadng is great fun and very satisfying. My garden is my daily dose of 'vitamins' keeping me healthy and happy.Veneda Harris's garden plan
There is not a published plan for this garden yet.
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Veneda Harris
About me
I am a retired teacher but gardening, plants and wildlife have been a passion for me since I was a small child. gardening is my oasis in life both for the joy of the plants and also for the wildlife it attracts. I also enjoy sharing my garden and love passing on plants to others knowing they will brighten their lives for years .
Gardening expertise
Very Keen
Biggest gardening accomplishments
Starting my cottage garden from a blank canvas 28 years ago .
Creating an exotic bed this year complete with bananas
Biggest gardening frustrations
Slugs and snails which ALWAYS go for my favourite plants
The gardening project I am currently working on
Renewing the garden fence and over wintering exotics
Veneda Harris's forum posts
Security Hedge/Screen
Thu. 27th March 2008 23:34
Mock orange
Sat. 29th September 2007 09:40
leaf problem
Tue. 18th September 2007 12:25
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