Wednesday, June 27, 2007

The wettest June on record

We sincerely hope those who predicted the hottest, driest summer ever are squirming with shame and embarrassment (including us, but we don’t count as we weren’t speaking with any authority – just optimism). To add a little cheer in this gloomy weather we have built a new Plant Information and Sales Office (PISoff for short.). It was influenced by the exuberance of Caribbean architecture and is an amalgam of the graphic painting styles found on the islands (basically we have decorated the shed).We have added a deck and dressed it with a few plants and pots – simple but it does bring a smile to our faces every time we look at it.
The Tea Rooms are nearly complete and the drinks machine is being installed on Friday, so why not come along this weekend and be one of the first to try a cup of PG Tips, or Earl Grey or Douwe Egberts? At least you’ll be able to warm your hands around the cup!
Despite the weather we are having our best year ever and it is so good to see the type of plants that we specialize in becoming more popular. Most of the plants have loved the damp weather and if we have some heat and sun soon, their growth will just be embarrassing.
We have become affiliated to Harrod Horticulture who supply all things horticultural, except plants, by mail order. Very useful for gardening essentials, vist them here :
Harrod Horticulture .