by Head Gardner Victoria Ann Davies
   
   
   
  MAY
  Spring is now in full swing and the garden is really coming to life. The herbaceous border is filling out and our Peonies are bursting with buds ready to give a fantastic show by the end of the month.

The purple alliums planted last Autumn are showing, bringing a different dimension to the herb garden.

So much is happening and there is always plenty to keep me busy!
  Protect tender plants if frost is predicted. Keep an eye out for pests and diseases and treat before they get out of hand.
  Continue successional sowing of vegetables. Plant out tender vegetables at the end of the month.
  Weed and feed the lawn and mow regularly.