Liriope muscari
October 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Liriope muscari
My first magnolia to flower this year
March 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
My first magnolia to flower this year
A few more flowers to cheer us up today
March 17, 2025 at 7:04 AM
A few more flowers to cheer us up today
My garden is waking up despite the persistent cold air. Here are a couple of plants performing nicely just now, a saxifrage in a container garden and a clump of crocus
March 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
My garden is waking up despite the persistent cold air. Here are a couple of plants performing nicely just now, a saxifrage in a container garden and a clump of crocus
I’ve been bringing in a few examples of special snowdrops to look at in detail. Here are two of them
On left isGreenpeace the other is Fred’s Giant
On left isGreenpeace the other is Fred’s Giant
February 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I’ve been bringing in a few examples of special snowdrops to look at in detail. Here are two of them
On left isGreenpeace the other is Fred’s Giant
On left isGreenpeace the other is Fred’s Giant
Sunny cool day today. Thought I’d cheer things up with flowers. This is Galanthus Spindlestone Surprise
February 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Sunny cool day today. Thought I’d cheer things up with flowers. This is Galanthus Spindlestone Surprise
Centaurea ?cyanus. Lovely flowers but… it liked my garden too much. Took ages to dig it all out…
January 10, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Centaurea ?cyanus. Lovely flowers but… it liked my garden too much. Took ages to dig it all out…
Paeonia Bowl of Beauty
Not in my garden, but instantly recognisable when you see it.
Not in my garden, but instantly recognisable when you see it.
January 9, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Paeonia Bowl of Beauty
Not in my garden, but instantly recognisable when you see it.
Not in my garden, but instantly recognisable when you see it.
Celmisia semicordata. - grown for its silver strap like foliage and bright white daisy flowers. A native of New Zealand.
January 8, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Celmisia semicordata. - grown for its silver strap like foliage and bright white daisy flowers. A native of New Zealand.
Digitalis purpurea, the common foxglove, can be seen everywhere in summer, its tall purple spires swaying in the breeze. I grow some in the garden every year.
January 7, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Digitalis purpurea, the common foxglove, can be seen everywhere in summer, its tall purple spires swaying in the breeze. I grow some in the garden every year.
Pulsatilla vulgaris. Often seen flowering around Easter time and is commonly known as Pasqueflower flower. Can be purple, maroon, red , or white.
January 6, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Pulsatilla vulgaris. Often seen flowering around Easter time and is commonly known as Pasqueflower flower. Can be purple, maroon, red , or white.
Crocuses, so many species and a rainbow of colours to choose from. Should be in every garden…
January 4, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Crocuses, so many species and a rainbow of colours to choose from. Should be in every garden…
Aethionema sp, flowers for long time in late spring.
January 3, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Aethionema sp, flowers for long time in late spring.
Kalmia species. Seen at Glenwhan, a garden in SW Scotland near Logan Botanic Garden. Well worth a visit
January 2, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Kalmia species. Seen at Glenwhan, a garden in SW Scotland near Logan Botanic Garden. Well worth a visit
Clematis Montana Freda. Blooms in spring. Not too vigorous but provides an eye catching display April/May time
December 30, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Clematis Montana Freda. Blooms in spring. Not too vigorous but provides an eye catching display April/May time
Eranthis hyemalis, commonly known as winter aconite just suddenly pops up and seems to be happy in dry shade. It will spread around quite well if left to its own devices. Native to Western Europe but naturalised widely
December 29, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Eranthis hyemalis, commonly known as winter aconite just suddenly pops up and seems to be happy in dry shade. It will spread around quite well if left to its own devices. Native to Western Europe but naturalised widely
Hepatica cultivar. Probably from japonica but no matter… they bloom in February-March time. There are so many different ones, colours across the spectrum really. They don’t come true from seed either and often slow to bulk up. Many command high prices as a result but they are beautiful
December 28, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Hepatica cultivar. Probably from japonica but no matter… they bloom in February-March time. There are so many different ones, colours across the spectrum really. They don’t come true from seed either and often slow to bulk up. Many command high prices as a result but they are beautiful
Amerine is a cross between Amaryllis and Nerine. They are quite big bulbs and are proving to be hardy in my northern garden. They produce very sturdy stems that have survived strong winds too. Flowers in October here.
December 27, 2024 at 7:15 AM
Amerine is a cross between Amaryllis and Nerine. They are quite big bulbs and are proving to be hardy in my northern garden. They produce very sturdy stems that have survived strong winds too. Flowers in October here.
Hellebores are available in garden centres everywhere at this time of year. They like some shade to grow well and provide colour in early spring
December 26, 2024 at 7:36 AM
Hellebores are available in garden centres everywhere at this time of year. They like some shade to grow well and provide colour in early spring
No flowers today. Just my Poppy, more joy than anything growing in the garden.
December 25, 2024 at 7:23 AM
No flowers today. Just my Poppy, more joy than anything growing in the garden.
Cyclamen coum. Very hardy, unlike the ones found in garden centres. It blooms usually in February- March time. Comes in shades of pink, magenta and white. Best in a little shade free draining soil essential.
December 24, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Cyclamen coum. Very hardy, unlike the ones found in garden centres. It blooms usually in February- March time. Comes in shades of pink, magenta and white. Best in a little shade free draining soil essential.
Gladiolus cardinalis given to me by a friend. It has sadly diminished in my garden now but was spectacular for a few years. Must try to get it again!
December 23, 2024 at 7:54 AM
Gladiolus cardinalis given to me by a friend. It has sadly diminished in my garden now but was spectacular for a few years. Must try to get it again!
Tête-à-tête daffodils can be found everywhere in early spring, I grow these in preference to the huge swathes of taller ones as they stand up to the strong winds we get here much better. And what a welcome sight they are!
December 22, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Tête-à-tête daffodils can be found everywhere in early spring, I grow these in preference to the huge swathes of taller ones as they stand up to the strong winds we get here much better. And what a welcome sight they are!
Rhododendrons are native to Asia for the most part and in the right setting look spectacular when they flower but often when they start producing their new foliage too. This one is growing in a sheltered valley in North Yorkshire -the Himalayan Garden. Well worth a visit in May …
December 21, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Rhododendrons are native to Asia for the most part and in the right setting look spectacular when they flower but often when they start producing their new foliage too. This one is growing in a sheltered valley in North Yorkshire -the Himalayan Garden. Well worth a visit in May …
Primula auricula were favourites of the Victorians and they made auricula theatres to display their beauty. There are several shows around the UK every year still. Love them but like a lot of potted primula family, susceptible to root aphids so I had to get rid of them
December 20, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Primula auricula were favourites of the Victorians and they made auricula theatres to display their beauty. There are several shows around the UK every year still. Love them but like a lot of potted primula family, susceptible to root aphids so I had to get rid of them