23-1-2019
The new year is off to a mild start. The grass is growing, bulbs are pushing their leaves out of the ground, elder and other shrubs are starting to unfold first leaves, and lots of plants are flowering, seemingly unimpressed by the concept of winter.

While snowdrops, daffodils and Camellias are not an unusual sight in January, Hebe, Vinca and the odd rose flower are certainly unexpected. Now is also the time for less showy flowers. Hazel, alder and willow are important early food for bees and other insects.

The young apple tree is still resting.

Aphrodite’s Gardens is back in action after the winter break, planting bareroot native shrubs and trees and continuing the usual maintenance work. Fruit pruning season has started, so if you’d like to get your fruit trees and bushes into shape, give us a call!