Moors Meadow Open Gardens and Nursery - Bromyard

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This Month October 2026 - Thursday, 08 Oct 2026

I am a little late with my writing this month but I snuck away on holiday so have had my mind on serious stuff, like relaxing! Another reason I am all behind is due to internet problems, grr.
Now I am back to the garden I really must buckle down to some serious work. As well as a large box of bulbs to greet me when I got back I have numerous plants waiting to go in the ground so the spade will be red hot. I just have to work out where I had thought they could be planted when I bought them. We also have several projects to complete whether it is garden rejuvenation in some areas, new areas being planted, some basic fixing jobs and new hard landscaping to make life a little easier. All that is without the usual winter jobs such as pruning and chopping wood.
First and foremost I must have a walk around to see what is happening in the garden and see if there are any immediate problems. At least that was the intention, however the first job I did was bulb planting. The new bulbs include four varieties of small Narcissus, some Alliums and 1,000 Camassia Quamash. I have previously planted a lot of Camassia quamash in a grassy area in the Lower Garden and liked the effect so decided to widen the area with more.
I am still undecided which small trees to plant in the Fernery, my intention is to add two for a little dappled shade as some of the ferns were not happy with the scorching sun we had this summer. One of these may be a Sorbus but I keep changing my mind about the other. One problem is that I have several trees in pots waiting to go into the garden but matching them up to the available spaces is tricky, I just need more land.
I must try to remember the plants I was going to split and move to other areas. I know one was splitting some Hostas which have grown too near to the path. Another is moving some Phlomis russeliana to dry shady spots where little will grow. They have self-seeded under some fir trees so I am fairly sure they will settle in if I move some to dry spots.
The last time I hosted a garden festival in aid of St. Michael’s Hospice I said it would be the last one, however, I have been asked if I would consider opening for the hospice again in 2027. I hope the organisation runs smoothly and I can find people to delegate to. Yes, put the date in your diary soon, Sunday 13th June, details will follow. There will be live music, food and plants for sale. This has been a popular event over the years so do come along and help raise lots of funds for the hospice at the same time as you have an inexpensive day out in beautiful surroundings. I will keep reminding you all of this event and that dogs will not be allowed in.
I have my last garden talk to give for 2026 in a few days time. If you would like me to give a talk at your group do contact me.

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