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Hello to you all

The heat goes on but there has been a few "respite" days lately with a super welcome breeze! The watering of the gardens also goes on as there has still been no rain for many weeks now and it is such hard work. Some nights it has been very late when we finally finish in the garden as we wait until it cools down before we water our plants. However many still look quite parched and trees are dropping their leaves already very sadly. Everything is early this year and I have already been out picking a few Blackberries to freeze to eat during winter with my breakfast. This usually occurs in late August so they are at least a month or so early this year!

It has however been a pleasure to sit and enjoy our garden some evenings this year, as so often in our " usual" summers there is often no warm evenings to be had so we must not complain!

We hope you have been enjoying time in your patches too.

Alan and I went along to the two gardens that were open last week in Eastbourne and Hailsham that I sent details to you all about

All I can say is they were beautiful and both very different. We had a very lovely afternoon

I am not sure if any of you went along as no one confirmed, but if not you sure missed out, However, both gardens will be opening again if you would still like to go along at some stage. The 20, Prideux Rd Eastbourne garden will be open again this Sunday 2.30-4 if you fancy a trip - easy to find very near EB DGH.

On this weekend also - nearer to home is the St Michael's Hospice's own lovely peaceful where delicious refreshments will be available. The garden will be open on Saturday 18th July alongside several others in that St Leonard's area. They all look great and some will be open for Sunday also so check them out in the little booklet or download details off the Hospice website .

Whatever you do have a very happy weekend

Kind Regards

Mary B

Have added a Poster here for our Autumn Flower show 19th September and one of my favourite photos of red and Mauve poppies! Enjoy !

Hello to you all

So hope you are coping well with this continued heat ,which looks set to stay for at least a week or so further and get a bit hotter again; acc. to the met. office tonight! All we can say is keep calm and keep cool !

Our concern here in our garden is keeping everything watered most days and have concerns if we do not get any rain soon our many water butts will be empty,! Guess you all have similar concerns. Save all the water you can using washing up water etc as plants never mind a bit of soap!

I wanted to let you know that there are 7 x pretty gardens in Little Common and Cooden Beach open this Tuesday 7th July for St Michael's Hospice and we so hope some of you will continue to support this so needy and essential cause.

Also there is a lovely private garden opening for everyone on Sunday 12th July at Hailsham. Paul is opening his very pretty garden for all from 10am to 4pm that day and the Address is :- 4,Douglas Close, Hailsham BN27 1NW Parking is across the road in Hawthylands Rd. FREE. Hoping some of us could visit as he would be so pleased; as he is very proud of what he has achieved and the garden seems to be his pride and joy!

It looks a very pretty largish, garden with a pond and has some Moorhens with babies on it just now! It seems very wildlife friendly. Alan and I plan to go along in the morning and it would be so good if any of you could join us. We are asked to bring along any refreshments we may require. Hoping to see some of you there!

Also in Eastbourne on Sunday 12th - very near to the DGH - there is an open garden for charity opening at 20, Prideux Road Eastbourne BN21 2NB. Again a very pretty town garden and refreshments will be offered here Open 2.30- 5pm. We hope to go to this one in the afternoon after Paul's also.

They need to know how many people will be coming along to this one pls so they can cater for numbers on the day. Please let Alan know if you plan to attend so they have adequate tea and tasty cakes for us ! This garden is asking just for donations to their specific chosen charity only. Lets hope the weather holds and perhaps not quite so hot!

I am quite excited as I love to see other people's creations to inspire me. Also who doesn't love a "cuppa tea" and homemade cake in a pretty garden that someone else looks after? That surely must be the pinnacle of an "English Country Garden" on a sunny Sunday afternoon!

Please join us and let Alan know on 07870525441 if you wish to attend either thank you !

Kind Regards

Mary B

Enjoy the flowers x

Hello All

So hope you are able to keep comfortable in this intense heat - I have not slept well for a week or more and so pleased it will be cooling off a bit over this next week.

Just a Reminder re the FREE entry to Merriments lovely garden is open tomorrow all day at Hurst Green (which usually costs £8 each). They are now an affiliated garden registered by the RHS; so you can expect a great garden to tour and end up having a lovely drink/piece of cake and whatever else from their lovely Cafe also!

Also on Tuesday 30th the St Michael's Hospice open gardens have 8 super gardens open to all in Bexhill Old Town. Look great .Enjoy them all if you can go to either of these offers!

Take Care and hoping you do not mind me advising you all about these events.?

Kind Regards

Keep Cool and Have FUN !

Mary B

Alan and I have been walking in local meadows and wheat fields when the heat drops a bit. I love to see the plants and Alan loves to see the plants and also the many Butterflies and other wildlife and take loads of photos!

Hello Everyone

Just wishing all the Dads out there a VERY HAPPY FATHER'S Day today on the day of the Summer Solstice 21st June!

Half Way through another year!

Enjoy the day and the sunshine. It is very hot already so take care in the sun and later make sure your plants are watered and tendered.

Be in touch soon re Open Gardens this week for the St Michael's Hospice - which are in the Old Town of Bexhill.

Enjoy the day and hope all Dads get EXTRA spoilt today !!!

Kind Regards

Mary B

ps Alan and I went to "Roses Roses" The Old Rose Nursery in Northiam the other day and had to buy a gorgeous Red Rose which we planted yesterday.

It is a place well worth visiting - although it is getting to the end of their season really, but there was still plenty of very beautiful Roses to view and such a lovely romantic place to walk around and smell the Roses - literally !!!

Take a trip one day You can take a picnic and sit in the lovely garden but there are no toilets there so I thought it best not to arrange a day for you all there as there are no local cafes close by either which is a great pity.

Not far from Great Dixter so if you are going there just pop by this lovely garden, on the way or after. Lovely couple run it Enjoy! xxxxx

Hello Everyone

I have been trying to arrange a visit for you all to a pretty and fairly local, and easily accessed garden that is called "Merriments" - Gardens and Cafe at Hurst Green - just off the A21.

It is a very pretty 4 acre garden, described by the owners as a "garden filled with vibrant colour and texture, that is thoughtfully designed to delight visitors in every season",,,

They have been been fully recognised by the RHS and have been made one of the RHS "Partner Gardens" - so well worth a trip! They also have a nursery there which is full of healthy strong plants to peruse/purchase at your leisure.

Alongside the garden itself is a very lovely cafe set in a large conservatory which is very bright and comfortable which serves a variety of tasty drinks and a good selection of food items.

I learned that usually the gardens would cost £8 per person, but was then advised that on Sunday 28th June entry to the garden is FREE to anyone as a "special on off", for the RHS, so I think that it would be best to take on that generous offer, and for any of you who would like to attend to just go along on the day at your leisure and enjoy!

Alan and I will not be able to go with you that day sadly, but please make use of this wonderful offer and enjoy your time there.

Hoping you will consider taking up this great offer and we are sad we cannot attend that date with you but know you would love it!

The address is Merriments Garden and Cafe

Hawkhurst Road Hurst Green PC

TN19 7RA

Tel 01580 -860260

Kind Regards

Thank you all and hope many of you will take this on this offer and have a lovely time!

Mary B x

Below are 3 x pictures taken from their brochure of this super garden - so worth a trip we are sure. Enjoy!!!