Page 60 - Phonebox Magazine May 2009

A Month in the Garden
Linette Applegate of Toddington Manor
Toddington Manor Open Day
We are busy clipping, mowing, weeding, Toddington in aid of our Parish Church. For
watering and tidying ready for our annual Open Day on May 25th, May Bank Holiday Monday. The gardens look perfect this time of year, with roses, paeonies, iris and alliums all looking fresh and colourful.
As usual, our Gardening Advice Desk will be manned by all the garden staff including myself and will be on-hand to help with any gardening problems you might have.
We are open from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm in conjunction with 10 other gardens in
the rest of the Summer, we shall be open only for pre-booked groups (Minimum 20).
Last year we had over 600 visitors – let’s see if we can beat that number this year (you are all invited!).
We’re also open each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon during May, June and July. Directions and details are on the website: www.toddingtonmanor.co.uk
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The role of the garden is changing. From being simply a place to So much is growing in the garden at
dig, weed and grow vegetables, it has evolved into a far more exciting place.
But at the same time both houses and the gardens that surround them are getting smaller, increasing the pressure on the valuable space available to fit in a dining area, somewhere to sunbathe, a place for the kids to play, a lawn for the dog to romp about and the ubiquitous water feature.
Whatever you have in your own garden, never lose sight of the fact that it is a place to enjoy yourselves and you should never be a slave to your garden. But...
this time of year, looking after your garden regularly will avoid missing anything requiring attention. Mowing grass will be taking up plenty of time this month, and weeds will also be appearing as soon as you turn your back. Remember to keep an eye out for any pests and diseases on fresh new growth and treat as soon as possible.
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