by Mickle Creative | Mar 11, 2024 | Gardeners' Corner
The Stour is currently deep and fast flowing after all the rain but ducks are a–dabbling throughout the Gardens. There are several pairs of mallards who seem to have taken upresidence over the past couple of months and who watch us inquisitively from wherethey sit...
by Mickle Creative | Feb 5, 2024 | Gardeners' Corner
Although the gardens remain closed to the public whilst the essential wall repairs are inprogress we have been busy, working on winter jobs that will mean there is plenty to seelater on in the year. 800 Years of history 2024 is an important year for the Franciscan...
by Franciscan Gardens | Jan 16, 2023 | Gardeners' Corner
Winter in the Gardens Looking good on even the coldest, greyest winter’s day Looking good on even the coldest, greyest winter’s day Winter aconites – bright yellow petals with a ruff of green leaves beneath Emerging jade green tips of bluebells and daffodils Delicate...
by Mickle Creative | Oct 15, 2022 | Gardeners' Corner
We are well into Autumn now and one of the busiest times of year for us gardeners. Thankfully the wet weather in September and early October has meant that we can leave the watering cans behind and get on with some other important jobs. It’s incredible how lush and...
by Mickle Creative | Jul 18, 2022 | Gardeners' Corner
It’s been a very exciting time in the Franciscan Gardens recently. We entered the gardens into two categories in South East In Bloom this year, as well as being included as part of the Canterbury trail. The SEIB representative came along on a hot and sunny day to...
by Mickle Creative | Jul 14, 2022 | Gardeners' Corner
It’s been a very exciting time in the Franciscan Gardens recently. We entered the gardens into two categories in South East In Bloom this year, as well as being included as part of the Canterbury trail. The SEIB representative came along on a hot and sunny day to...
