The weekend of October 13th and 14th 2018, the doors of our workshop will be open for the sale of bulbs from 9am until 6pm. This year we have selected for you 10 tulips and 3 narcissi. These are our favourite varieties with long stems, lovely in the garden and lovely in a vase. The […]
Garden monthly: May
May 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Dear garden aficionado, An inspiring idea for choosing plants, shrubs and trees that are suitable for you might just be a look over the fence: what is doing well in your neighbours’ garden? In case there is not much to look at/to admire there, 27 gardens in Burgundy have joined/are now members of ‘Jardins […]
Create a ‘hot border’ with dahlias and perennials!!!
April 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The weekend of April 28th and 29th the doors of our workshop will be open from 9am until 6pm. We have dahlias and perennials in stock. Dahlias and perennials for creating a ‘hot border’ and more. Perennials pot size 9 cm € 3,50 each and pot size 11 cm € 4,50 each. Dahlias from 3,50 euro […]
Dahlia market on April 28th and 29th 2018
April 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The weekend of April 28th and 29th the doors of our workshop will be open from 9am until 6pm. See our assortment dahlias below. From 3,75 euro per tuber.
Garden jobs in April
April 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Garden jobs in April Lots to do in the garden. Mulching, pruning roses and of course weeding. The ‘Dandelion Digger’ of world-famous Dutch firm Sneeboer (hand forged, of indestructible steel) pops out your dandelions and other uninvited guests easily. As long as stocks last! Inox dandelion digger from Sneeboer € 23,50 To do: Weed borders […]
« La plantation de matrice » ou « matrix planting » est la nouvelle tendance en jardinage !
March 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Un nouveau printemps, un nouveau parterre de plantes vivaces ! « La plantation de matrice » ou « matrix planting » est la nouvelle tendance en jardinage. Un parterre traditionnel se compose de grands groupes de plantes vivaces. Habituellement, environ 20 variétés différentes fleurissent tout au long de l’année. Pour une plantation de matrice, environ six plantes de base […]
Garden jobs in March
March 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
This month there is a lot to do in the garden. If you haven’t cut back your perennials yet now it is the time to do so. Spread the clippings over your border (mulching) or throw them on the compost heap. Weeding borders: now you can see where weeds have settled. The dandelion digger of […]
Jardins & Santé the weekend of June 2nd-3rd and September 1st-2nd 2018
March 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Dear garden lover, Especially for ‘Jardins & Santé’ we are opening our garden ‘Le Jardin du Pontot’ the weekend of June 2nd – 3rd and September 1st – 2nd 2018. The gate of our garden will be open from 10am – 18pm. ‘Le Jardin du Pontot’ 19 Rue du Ponceau Hameau de Fontenille 89660 BROSSES The revenues (3€ […]
To do in your garden in February (provided it’s not freezing)
February 9, 2017 By Leave a Comment
At the end of this month and at the beginning of next month cutting back just above the ground all the perennials and spread the plant clippings over your border (mulching). Be careful with the flower bulbs just showing their noses above soil! Furthermore: Winter pruning of apple- and pear trees, fruit shrubs and Wisteria. […]
Perennials for your (half) shady border
February 9, 2017 By Leave a Comment
In our Burgundian forests you’ll find among others Helleborus (Christmas rose), Vinca minor (Lesser Periwinkle), Lamium (Deadnettle), Aquilegia (Columbine), Anemone nemorosa (Wood Anemone), Arum (Lords and Ladies), Geranium (Cranesbill) and Polygonatum (Solomon’s Seal). Take note of the plants that thrive locally and use them in your border! The plants above are examples. Are you looking […]
