The Mindful Garden - September Newsletter

Bulbs, containers, and what a drought summer taught me about both.

Description

After a summer that felt like one long battle with the watering can, September always arrives like a small exhale. This month I'm sharing why I've stopped planting bulbs in the ground altogether, the handful of daffodil varieties I'm actually excited about this year, and why tulips are the one bulb worth making yourself wait for.

I'm also rethinking what goes in my containers going forward — this year made that decision for me more than I'd have liked — plus a few gentle jobs for the month, and news on one-to-one garden consultations if you're starting to think about next year's garden already.

What's inside this issue

• Why I've moved bulbs into pots for good, and the daffodils I'm growing this year.
• The case for holding off on tulips until October or November.
• A rethink of what earns a place in my containers, post-drought.
• A few gentle jobs for September.
• One-to-one consultations — now open for booking, or as a gift.

Thank you for downloading — I hope September's issue is a good read. You're welcome to follow along on Instagram @ladylougardening, and do have a browse of the other free and gifted downloads here while you're at it.