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One time Watford Observer columnist Ann Janes returns to the newspaper fold with her gardening blog in which she shares some personal views and tips on how to prepare, plany and maintain your garden. Ann has a life long love of beautiful gardens, both great and small, and is particularly interested in the history of garden design. She will also aim to address your gardening problems if you post them at the end of her column.
What a change in the weather - we are told the hottest October day ever recorded. It was certainly back to the serious watering!
Cool days, incessant rain and cold nights - no wonder our plants are bewildered.
Just a few day's ago a presenter on BBC Breakfast said that overnight temperatures had been only just above freezing - not what we want to hear in August.
Whichever garden you visit you will come away with some ideas for your own garden
What a satisfying time this is for those of use who try to grow at least some of the food we eat. It doesn't have to be huge amounts - just a few pots can make a difference.
Richmond Park is steeped in history and has been a pleasure ground for various monarchs through the ages.
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