We emerge, from the chrysalis of Christmas festivities, hopefully looking more like a regal butterfly than the larva before the pupa stage. Our easily tempted taste buds have been assuaged with devilish treats and we are ready to face the New Year armed with best intentions. Let’s put this positive mindset into action and not let the dangling sword of Damocles stop us from realising our goals!
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Discover articles on garden design, seasonal planting tips for your garden and other news and views from Gillian Goodson Designs.
Celebrate the onset of winter
There’s no denying that winter is here. Whether the thought of upcoming festivities has you wailing like a banshee, or dancing on tables, remember the joy of being with people you love.
Read MoreSeeking out the joys of November
November may, to some, feel like how Tuesdays can sometimes feel —a filler. Don’t be disheartened. Enjoy dew-drenched lawns, and those early frosty mornings where spiders’ webs take on hypnotic patterns. Let’s mix it up this month with a couple of undervalued stalwarts and introduce lesser-known ones that will pique your interest.
Read MorePlanning your autumn/winter collection
Glorious autumn! There is a noticeable change in the air and a drop in temperature that catches us by surprise. Foliage will be ablaze with fiery colours, berries and hips galore! There will be hip envy!
Read MoreSavour the late summer garden (Part 2)
September celebrates the beauty of the autumn equinox and the change of seasons. Be entranced by the Harvest Moon near month’s end. Fiery, late-summer colours were flaunted last month. This month we embrace a more restful palette to lift spirits as days shorten with plants that provide late nectar for our precious bees and butterflies.
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