Purple Wellies

As we move closer to the New Year, what does 2024 hold in store for design ideas for our gardens?
 

With last winter being the coldest we’ve had for many years and lots of us sadly loosing plants in the week-long freeze we experienced, how can we put our gardens in a better position this year should we have another harsh winter?

The perception of colour in the garden can vary dependent on the time of day or season. Factors such as age can also have a bearing. Tastes in colour may change as we get older and many people over 70 may experience colour vision abnormalities. It’s very subjective. A flower may appear to us as one colour, but because our eyes can’t detect ultraviolet light, they may look very different to pollinators and wildlife. So, what are the best colours to include in your planting to encourage wildlife into the garden?

I’ve often thought that it would be lovely if Horsell had its own community gardening group. We’ve already got the Pares Woodland team and many Horsell residents have their own gardens or allotments, but a community garden has the ability to link different generations, socio-economic, cultural and religious groups and give the chance to garden for those not fortunate enough to have an outside space or allotment.

The price of pretty much everything has gone up recently and gardening and horticulture are no different, but there are still money-saving and cost-effective ways of buying. Some will even help save the planet in the process.