CM Colllins Horticulture
@cmcollinshort.bsky.social
Director - CM Collins Horticulture Ltd . Gardener , teacher , traveller , School gardening pioneer
www.cmcollins.co.uk.
www.cmcollins.co.uk.
Love a shrub , this is Osmanthus x burkwoodii , covered in these clusters of white flowers with a cracking fragrance - backed up with solid evergreen foliage . #plants
April 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Love a shrub , this is Osmanthus x burkwoodii , covered in these clusters of white flowers with a cracking fragrance - backed up with solid evergreen foliage . #plants
The balcony is alive with the colour of Tulip
April 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The balcony is alive with the colour of Tulip
A shrub I’ve always had a big soft spot for as it’s one of the first I learnt - Philadelphus coronarius ‘Aureus its foliage really pinging in the sunshine - plant of the day
April 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A shrub I’ve always had a big soft spot for as it’s one of the first I learnt - Philadelphus coronarius ‘Aureus its foliage really pinging in the sunshine - plant of the day
Prunus ‘Asona’ , this is the time for rosaceae trees to shine and the Japanese Cherries are front and centre, this one looking beautiful today #plants
April 9, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Prunus ‘Asona’ , this is the time for rosaceae trees to shine and the Japanese Cherries are front and centre, this one looking beautiful today #plants
A rare find in the UK but this beautiful tree can be found at Kew Gardens the Marn Elm - Ulmus villosa , native to Kashmere is impressive in the spring sunshine #plants
April 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
A rare find in the UK but this beautiful tree can be found at Kew Gardens the Marn Elm - Ulmus villosa , native to Kashmere is impressive in the spring sunshine #plants
A day back at St John’s in Clapham , catching up many faces I haven’t seen since last year and seed sowing with the youngsters, my thanks to Anvil Housing Peabody Housing Trust and who came along. I’ll be back soon. #community #gardening
April 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A day back at St John’s in Clapham , catching up many faces I haven’t seen since last year and seed sowing with the youngsters, my thanks to Anvil Housing Peabody Housing Trust and who came along. I’ll be back soon. #community #gardening
The mind blowing sight of Rhododendron arboretum in full flow, it’s easy to see why horticulturalists & botanists get obsessed with this incredible genus #plants
April 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The mind blowing sight of Rhododendron arboretum in full flow, it’s easy to see why horticulturalists & botanists get obsessed with this incredible genus #plants
April 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Spring bringing out the beauty of garden royalty - one genus that definitely includes that label is the Magnolia , this one ‘ Elizabeth’ looking stunning in the sunshine at Kew Gardens yesterday #plants
April 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Spring bringing out the beauty of garden royalty - one genus that definitely includes that label is the Magnolia , this one ‘ Elizabeth’ looking stunning in the sunshine at Kew Gardens yesterday #plants
Another top bulb - Fritillaria imperialis , originally from Asia/ Middle East but has also naturalised in Southern Europe. does well here in the UK, likes the sunshine - Plant of the day
April 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Another top bulb - Fritillaria imperialis , originally from Asia/ Middle East but has also naturalised in Southern Europe. does well here in the UK, likes the sunshine - Plant of the day
Love this little bulb , Leucojum vernum. Great in drifts under deciduous trees - the touches of green on the end of the petals is a show stopper for me #plants
April 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Love this little bulb , Leucojum vernum. Great in drifts under deciduous trees - the touches of green on the end of the petals is a show stopper for me #plants
Early salad crops going in at @love_gorsefield in the Polytunnel , some good success with overwintering Salad , Chard and Mustards crops so it felt right to add some fresh drills #edibleplants #organic #GardeningThreads
March 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Early salad crops going in at @love_gorsefield in the Polytunnel , some good success with overwintering Salad , Chard and Mustards crops so it felt right to add some fresh drills #edibleplants #organic #GardeningThreads
Balcony breaking into life #balconygardening #GardeningThreads
March 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Balcony breaking into life #balconygardening #GardeningThreads
It is the moment for the humble Crocus to shine 😍 #GarfeningThreads
March 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
It is the moment for the humble Crocus to shine 😍 #GarfeningThreads
Iris reticulata in all its finery in the winter garden at Kew on Saturday , beautiful and plant of the day #GardeningThreads
March 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Iris reticulata in all its finery in the winter garden at Kew on Saturday , beautiful and plant of the day #GardeningThreads
Spring knocking on the door in north London #GardeningFeeds
February 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Spring knocking on the door in north London #GardeningFeeds
Still managing to get some of my own gardening work done in between all this busyness , I’m go my Tomatoes, Aubergines, Chillis and Peppers - phase one of my seed sowing spring #heritageseedlibrary #GardeningFeed
February 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Still managing to get some of my own gardening work done in between all this busyness , I’m go my Tomatoes, Aubergines, Chillis and Peppers - phase one of my seed sowing spring #heritageseedlibrary #GardeningFeed
Another early start on a rainy Monday morning , this time up to Norfolk for @gardenorganicuk for a session with @_flagshipgroup resident. Sowing demos , hen troughs and propagators being the order of the day #GardeningFeed
February 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Another early start on a rainy Monday morning , this time up to Norfolk for @gardenorganicuk for a session with @_flagshipgroup resident. Sowing demos , hen troughs and propagators being the order of the day #GardeningFeed
Early start Saturday morning with @gardenorganicuk supporting the #greeningcampaign ‘Pillars of Seed’ .
February 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Early start Saturday morning with @gardenorganicuk supporting the #greeningcampaign ‘Pillars of Seed’ .
After all these years composting and using it is still one of my favourite jobs, great to see how the worms move in to help with the process. Big thanks to Leon , the Gorsefield chef who’s worked hard on this years black gold. @love_gorsefield #GardeningFeed
February 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
After all these years composting and using it is still one of my favourite jobs, great to see how the worms move in to help with the process. Big thanks to Leon , the Gorsefield chef who’s worked hard on this years black gold. @love_gorsefield #GardeningFeed
Let’s go a bit warmer for a minute . The surreal Cleistocactus , plant of the day #GardeningFeed
February 20, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Let’s go a bit warmer for a minute . The surreal Cleistocactus , plant of the day #GardeningFeed
Corylus avellana in all its winter beauty #GardeningFeed
February 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Corylus avellana in all its winter beauty #GardeningFeed