I was lucky enough to enjoy beautiful weather on my visit to
Chelsea Flower Show last month and even though I arrived home exhausted having walked halfway across London to find a taxi – it was worth it.
Local garden designer Philippa Pearson’s
Victorian Aviary garden was just one of the amazing show gardens and the sights and scents in the pavilion were just amazing.
Harkness Roses based near Hitchin had a beautiful display and everywhere I looked there was an abundance of colour. And we Garden Divas do love colour!!
I also met up with Claudia from Dig It™ who manufactures the only
Ladies DIY/Garden Gloves to protect your manicure – now at a special price in our June Offers.
It was great to learn about the idea behind these gloves, their development and the girls’ appearance on Canada’s Dragons Den. Claudia and I spent most of the day together and I believe she was quite overwhelmed by the experience which is Chelsea Flower Show!
If you were unable to visit Chelsea check out these funky
tool belts and
garden bags which were also hot sellers !!!
Head into the garden, that's what does it for me! After attending a funeral last week and realising once again how quickly everything which is familiar changes, this gardener was in slightly melancholy mood. Nothing for it but to head outside. At this time of year the garden is continually changing too: those bright yellow tete a tete have now given way to colourful tulips, 
a bare patch of earth is home to fresh asparagus spears working their way to the surface and the apple blossom is bursting into bloom. In another few days or so I may see the first leaves of my early potatoes and the sweet peas and tomatoes I have planted should be up and raring to go. From one weekend to the next there is always something new and exciting to see and I can't believe how quickly everything has grown during this unseasonably warm spell. Even the bluebells seem to be opening earlier than usual. If you are, or know a gardener such as me who finds the simple pleasures of gardening raises her spirits then take a look at the new Thoughtful Gardener hand tools(from Wild & Wolf who manufacture the Pretty Useful Tools). 
With their stylish presentation and garden related quotes they make the perfect gift for every gardener whether they are melancholy or not!! 
