From my Cottage Garden - Flower Tour, Seed Sowing & Greenhouse Tidy

🍃 The hosts have recently been on holiday and have recovered from a virus, which delayed their gardening activities.

🌻 The orchard in their garden follows the "No Mow May" philosophy, allowing the grass and wildflowers to grow freely to support local wildlife.

🌺 They've introduced Oriental poppies into the orchard grass and are observing whether they thrive in this setting for potential future planting.

🌼 The garden is a haven for bees and insects, which is a core purpose of the "No Mow" approach to create a habitat for these creatures.

🍏 There is optimism for a bountiful apple season as the trees have retained their fruit, unlike previous years affected by late frosts.

🌱 The hosts are managing their garden on a tight budget, which involves starting plants from seed and seeking out inexpensive resources like Facebook Marketplace for plant acquisitions.

🎍 Some parts of the garden have been specifically allocated for planting annual and perennial plants, utilizing seedlings grown in their small greenhouse.

🏡 The hosts are preparing to transition plants from the greenhouse to the polytunnel and organize their gardening space for optimal growth and future seed sowing.

🔍 They experience challenges like the rest of the gardening community, including dealing with slug damage, which has resulted in the loss of several plant varieties.

🍅 In the polytunnel, the hosts are beginning to plant tomato seedlings, showing their method of supporting plants with string tied to bamboo stakes.