Helen's monthly choice - June
Helen Derrin, Crocus plant doctor
Last updated May 2025
Fired up with enthusiasm after the Chelsea Flower Show, I am keen to get out in the garden and knock it into shape. I am still cramming the smallest gaps in the border with whatever happens to please my fickle eye, and I still need to get a wriggle on and get the plant supports in place before everything gets too big. My trusty hoe will accompany me in most trips around the garden so I can nip back the weeds as soon as they appear. Also, from here on in I will be giving the lawn a good going over at least once a week (apart from that patch at the back, which I leave uncut for the wildlife). Once all the chores are done I will be taking full advantage of the long evenings and admiring my handiwork.
