Gillian Goodson Garden & Landscape Design

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Savouring the 'bridging month' that is November

Tap into November’s uniqueness and nonchalance – go on, let that inner freak out! It is astonishing and possibly a good thing that there is no one else exactly like you. Walk tall. Break out of that mold that shields the inner you.

The sexy, hot siren of summer has sped away. The fireworks of early autumnal colour is coming to an end. The frosty, ice queen of winter is yet to strike. We are at the threshold that is unique to November – a wonderful bridging month. Don’t be tempted to shoehorn her to fit into a pacier style. Let her standalone but waste her at your peril. A time for planning; for taking stock, for being grateful and for doing all those odd jobs in the garden - a brilliant time to prep and organise so crack that whip!

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Welcoming the arrival of 2016

We emerge, from the chrysalis of Christmas festivities, hopefully looking more like a regal butterfly than the larva before the pupa stage. Our easily tempted taste buds have been assuaged with devilish treats and we are ready to face the New Year armed with best intentions. Let’s put this positive mindset into action and not let the dangling sword of Damocles stop us from realising our goals! 

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