This year, the flowers and shrubs planted in the cottage garden have experienced significant growth, attributed to a favorable combination of warm weather and rainfall. The recent conditions have positively impacted the garden’s development, leading to thriving plants.
The garden project involves weeding, removing winter debris, whitewashing walls, and planting various hardy bulbs and trees in Tiree. Chosen species are selected for their resilience to salty conditions. Experience over the years has shaped the understanding of what flourishes in the local climate, complemented by before and after photos.
It’s been a beautiful Spring day here in Tiree. The sun came out, the temperature rose (slightly), skies were blue and unusually for Tiree, there was no wind, with the nearby loch absolutely flat calm. Making the most of the weather, I decided to work outside today, cutting back some trees, tidying up leaves and twigs, […]
Another beautiful morning on Tiree and one which saw us get back outside. Leaving aside the technology upgrades in the cottage for a few hours, attention turned towards weeding, planting spring bulbs, (tulips and daffodils for next season) and ensuring the chicken wire on the fences is all secure, (so your pets and children can […]
Wednesday already and a bit of a washout today. It was pouring. Winds really picked up too limiting my time working outside. Still, i managed to get a path started , leading from the back garden entrance out towards the washing line. This should mean holidaymakers will have a firm, dry surface to stand on […]
Keeping up the Monday momentum and wanting to make the most of the dry weather, i turned my attention outside the cottage. Sprayed weedkiller over all emerging weeds (to ensure a weed free Spring and Summer!). Also whitewashed the outside permiter wall which was needing a freshup. Painted the summerseat. Then, it was to planting […]
So, what else have i been up to this maintenance weekend? I took up 3 small fir trees and planted them around the cottage, 2 in the garden and one slightly outside the wall. Not so confident that trees grow much on Tiree, but these type of fir trees are very hardy and stand up […]
