Philip Clayton
@clayton-philip.bsky.social
Plant nut, garden writer, RHS Expert Group Member, gardener at The Manor, Hemingford Grey but inclined to go a bit off-topic
Best Convolvulus cneorum I’ve ever seen- in a planter outside a bar!
May 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Best Convolvulus cneorum I’ve ever seen- in a planter outside a bar!
The old bamboo…
April 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The old bamboo…
Singing the praises of Smyrnium
April 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Singing the praises of Smyrnium
Malus floribunda; everyone should plant it - perfect for a small garden and the scent of its flowers are the essence of spring!
April 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Malus floribunda; everyone should plant it - perfect for a small garden and the scent of its flowers are the essence of spring!
‘I love Paris in the spring time’ as someone just said to me….
April 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
‘I love Paris in the spring time’ as someone just said to me….
They have started ! Watch for Lily beetles on fritillaries!
March 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
They have started ! Watch for Lily beetles on fritillaries!
Iris tuberosa looking lovely- and a rare example of a recent name change that actually makes life easier -Hermodactylus tuberosus was always a mouthful…
March 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Iris tuberosa looking lovely- and a rare example of a recent name change that actually makes life easier -Hermodactylus tuberosus was always a mouthful…
Much underappreciated shrub Oemleria cerasiformis is looking perfect at the moment…
March 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Much underappreciated shrub Oemleria cerasiformis is looking perfect at the moment…
Marvellous tree magnolia in Peterborough- one of the driest UK cities!
March 23, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Marvellous tree magnolia in Peterborough- one of the driest UK cities!
Hippeastrum reaching its peak!
March 23, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Hippeastrum reaching its peak!
I’m in paperback!
March 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I’m in paperback!
Edgeworthia is probably my favourite winter flowering shrub but I don’t find it easy on dry sand and so have it in a large container. The flowers make me think of those wonderful star-burst fireworks…
March 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Edgeworthia is probably my favourite winter flowering shrub but I don’t find it easy on dry sand and so have it in a large container. The flowers make me think of those wonderful star-burst fireworks…
Showstopper series of Polyanthus in the garden centres now- really big impressive flowers on sturdy stems; irresistible!
February 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Showstopper series of Polyanthus in the garden centres now- really big impressive flowers on sturdy stems; irresistible!
It’s time at Hemingford Grey to make way for new growth and early bulbs and cut back last year’s stems, a job that is done gradually and leads us into spring. Stack them somewhere if you can until mid-spring to allow overwintering bugs to emerge, them compost them.
February 18, 2025 at 7:19 AM
It’s time at Hemingford Grey to make way for new growth and early bulbs and cut back last year’s stems, a job that is done gradually and leads us into spring. Stack them somewhere if you can until mid-spring to allow overwintering bugs to emerge, them compost them.
Reposted by Philip Clayton
February 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
How to wreck beautiful trees…
February 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
How to wreck beautiful trees…
While I get bored with endless snowdrop talk, there is no denying their beauty on a gorgeous day like today!
January 29, 2025 at 12:06 PM
While I get bored with endless snowdrop talk, there is no denying their beauty on a gorgeous day like today!
Snowdrops arise!
January 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Snowdrops arise!
Clematis cirrhosa scrambling up a tree at The Manor!
January 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Clematis cirrhosa scrambling up a tree at The Manor!
A little treat snowdrop lovers will appreciate…
January 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A little treat snowdrop lovers will appreciate…
Anyone else’s kitchen full of tender- ish plants until the worst of the cold snap passes?
January 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Anyone else’s kitchen full of tender- ish plants until the worst of the cold snap passes?
I love @classicfm.com and have the radio on all the time, but my goodness, for some unknown reason Ravel’s Bolero seems to be a favourite. What an utterly tedious piece of music it is without Torvill & Dean….
January 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I love @classicfm.com and have the radio on all the time, but my goodness, for some unknown reason Ravel’s Bolero seems to be a favourite. What an utterly tedious piece of music it is without Torvill & Dean….