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10/1/2014

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I was only in the greenhouse for 10 minutes, but got rid of a surprising amount of rubbish. Plastic bags with unidentifiable things in - yeuch.

No more skiddling about, I said, so a lot of miserable little plants went too. I think I may treat myself to a fresh start this year. We have a lot of itty bitty pots with struggling plants in (my husband has a soft spot for 'runt of the litter plants'). But really, what is the point? Does it give us joy to look at it?  will be my criteria for deciding does it stay or does it go.

For inspiration I took a look at Elizabeth MacGregors online catalogue. I have bought plants from here before. They are hardy (grown in Scotland), all half or full litre pots, and very reasonably priced, and there is a huge range of carefully selected varieties. In bold and brave mood I am going for lots of this anemone White Swan...no more ones or twos of anything. (Oops, I haven't looked at the price yet!)

No special deals, two for one, discount if you spend £x, exaggerated claims, emails and repeat catalogues, this week only, no hype of any kind - they do business in a direct, efficient and friendly way. Simple. And very good.

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Big steps afoot to simplify the garden this year....
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elaine link
10/1/2014 03:57:35 pm

My greenhouse wants a good sort out too - all sorts of things seem to get dumped in there over winter. I also agree on simplifying the garden you get far more impact with mass plantings don't you. Love the anenome with the lilac backed petals - definitely a winner.

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Freda
11/1/2014 05:51:28 am

A nice Val Bourne quote about the winter garden and the 'life laundry'! Without the summer froth you see the bones, don't you.

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rusty duck link
10/1/2014 11:33:13 pm

I've had my eye on that anemone for a while, it's a beauty!

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Freda
11/1/2014 05:52:18 am

...and not invasive either!

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cath
11/1/2014 12:56:14 am

Looking forward to witnessing the process of simplifying your already so beautiful garden while working at simplifying my wardrobe.

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Freda
11/1/2014 05:53:58 am

That's a nice task too - I've enjoyed that over the last few years. (Has your writing course started?)

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cath
12/1/2014 12:58:35 am

The creative writing course I applied for last autumn to brighten up january was cancelled, which is a pity, yet the meditative writing with Etty Hillesum deserves full attention so may be it was a blessing in disguise too. The only rule this writing, starting coming wednesday, has is writing every day for a hundred days, and if a day is skipped start counting again. As I expect the quality of the experience will grow during uninterrupted practice I hopefully will be able to.do so. Tomorrow I will receive the first seven quotations from her work in my mailbox and I am very much looking forward to that.

Sarah link
12/1/2014 03:32:59 am

I just looked at your link she has wonderful collection with some unusual varieties. I don't think you will be the only one placing an order!
Sarah x

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Freda
12/1/2014 05:30:19 am

I visited the nursery too once - it's lovely in an unpretentious way, and in a beautiful part of Scotland.

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Freda
12/1/2014 05:28:53 am

Reply to Cath
How disappointing - I've had this happen too. But it does sound as though you will be busy enough, and challenged enough with your Etty Hillesum project. Good luck!

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