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Gardening nature’s way Happy accident Small is beautiful

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I was really disappointed not to be able to buy plants while self-isolating. It meant I was forced to leave my small garden to its own devices and just keep it tidy. However, as it turns out, I’ll probably be adopting the same approach next year!

The garden has been a wealth of colour and surprises. Up popped self-sown foxgloves, field and Welsh poppies – all of which arrived under their own steam.

I’ve also had the treat of bees and butterflies enjoying the flowers. Well done, Mother Nature!

Eunice Smethurst, Wigan, Greater Manchester

Mirror image

My granddaughter painted this old mirror and it looks lovely in my fernery. Judith Thompson, Wilby, Northants

This foxglove has sneaked in with salvia ‘Hot Lips’ and rose ‘D’Arcy Bussell’, offering a lovely new colour combination. It means I’ll have to move nearby yellow rose ‘Graham Thomas’ this autumn. So many plans made during lockdown! Shirley Oades, by email

CONGRATULATIONS As author of this month’s star letter Gemma wins this complete set-up for feeding garden birds from the RSPB: a classic seed feeder, nut and nibble feeder and lots of lovely bird food.

● The kit is part of the RSPB’s Giving Nature a Home initiative. For more information on this and other RSPB products, go to www.rspbshop.co.uk

All proceeds go towards helping birds and wildlife

Thank you for all the small garden ideas in the June issue. My husband Tim and I love our little 4.2m x 3.4m courtyard garden. Diane Beard, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Beetroot feast

Your June issue beetroot tart recipe was delicious! Jacqueline Walmsley, by email