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Live in Ireland, love gardening and our Collie. We have a full garden and over 300 pots of various sizes.
In remembrance of all those who gave everything, including their lives, for us. My grandfather fought in France with The Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the First World War. He was one of the lucky one's who made it through and returned to his family. #RemembranceSunday
November 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In remembrance of all those who gave everything, including their lives, for us. My grandfather fought in France with The Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the First World War. He was one of the lucky one's who made it through and returned to his family. #RemembranceSunday
I would sooner spend 5 minutes with our boy Peleş than a day with most people.
November 9, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I would sooner spend 5 minutes with our boy Peleş than a day with most people.
On a cloudy and raining morning they certainly add a nice splash of colour
November 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
On a cloudy and raining morning they certainly add a nice splash of colour
The 2nd of November and some of the Gladioli are only starting to flower! A cool 10° today, blustery and sunny. #SundayYellow #BloomScrolling #Gardening
November 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The 2nd of November and some of the Gladioli are only starting to flower! A cool 10° today, blustery and sunny. #SundayYellow #BloomScrolling #Gardening
This Sparrow Hawk was in the garden on Sunday. Not a great photo as taken through the window when raining. See them most often on rainy days, early in the day or before dusk. #BirdOfTheDay #Birds #SideEye
October 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This Sparrow Hawk was in the garden on Sunday. Not a great photo as taken through the window when raining. See them most often on rainy days, early in the day or before dusk. #BirdOfTheDay #Birds #SideEye
The wild strawberries are still producing fruits! We have had nothing but cloud here the past 6 day's, not a sign of the sun and according to the forecast it will be at least another 5 days before a chance of seeing it again. Hard to get motivated when no sunshine. 🌱🍓 #BloomScrolling #Gardening
October 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The wild strawberries are still producing fruits! We have had nothing but cloud here the past 6 day's, not a sign of the sun and according to the forecast it will be at least another 5 days before a chance of seeing it again. Hard to get motivated when no sunshine. 🌱🍓 #BloomScrolling #Gardening
A large branch of the Magnolia was broken off in the storm and we had lot's of pots blown over, thankfully no serious damage caused. Today it's still very windy but not half as bad as yesterday. A lily flowered today to brighten things up a little. 🌱 #BloomScrolling #Gardening #StormAmy
October 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A large branch of the Magnolia was broken off in the storm and we had lot's of pots blown over, thankfully no serious damage caused. Today it's still very windy but not half as bad as yesterday. A lily flowered today to brighten things up a little. 🌱 #BloomScrolling #Gardening #StormAmy
The Acer are getting their Autumn colours. We have heavy rain and strong gusts already, ahead of Storm Amy. Hopefully there won't be too much damage.🌱 #BloomScrolling #Acer #Gardening #Autumn
October 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The Acer are getting their Autumn colours. We have heavy rain and strong gusts already, ahead of Storm Amy. Hopefully there won't be too much damage.🌱 #BloomScrolling #Acer #Gardening #Autumn
The Mahonia autumn colours are coming in alongside it's green leaves. When the flowers open they will be a bright yellow with a lovely scent.🌱 #BloomScrolling #Gardening #Mahonia #Autumn
October 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The Mahonia autumn colours are coming in alongside it's green leaves. When the flowers open they will be a bright yellow with a lovely scent.🌱 #BloomScrolling #Gardening #Mahonia #Autumn
Some of the roses still in bloom. It was up to 19° today and cloudy.🌱🌹 #RoseWednesday #BloomScrolling #Gardening
October 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Some of the roses still in bloom. It was up to 19° today and cloudy.🌱🌹 #RoseWednesday #BloomScrolling #Gardening
When I saw this it reminded me of something. The Nazis used similar images to denigrate Jewish people. Reform showing their truecolours.
October 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
When I saw this it reminded me of something. The Nazis used similar images to denigrate Jewish people. Reform showing their truecolours.
They add such lovely colour and self seed so easily. Ours have started going to seed now.
September 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
They add such lovely colour and self seed so easily. Ours have started going to seed now.
A rather chilly start to the day, barely 4°! Dew covering the Edgeworthia. It has loads of flower buds which, come spring time, will fill the garden with a sweet aroma.🌱 #BloomScrolling #Gardening #Autumn
September 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
A rather chilly start to the day, barely 4°! Dew covering the Edgeworthia. It has loads of flower buds which, come spring time, will fill the garden with a sweet aroma.🌱 #BloomScrolling #Gardening #Autumn
Our first year with Bracteantha Gold or Strawflower. The flowers are dry and perfect for displays. Deadheading keeps them flowering for months.🌱 #SundayYellow #BloomScrolling #Gardening
September 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Our first year with Bracteantha Gold or Strawflower. The flowers are dry and perfect for displays. Deadheading keeps them flowering for months.🌱 #SundayYellow #BloomScrolling #Gardening
Helenium Kugelsonne adding a nice splash of colour in the garden today. It was a nippy start at 6° and to drop to 4° or 5° tonight. Only 12° at the moment.🌱 #SundayYellow #BloomScrolling #Gardening
September 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Helenium Kugelsonne adding a nice splash of colour in the garden today. It was a nippy start at 6° and to drop to 4° or 5° tonight. Only 12° at the moment.🌱 #SundayYellow #BloomScrolling #Gardening
Even now in the middle of September we have lilies still in bloom!🌱 #BloomScrolling #Gardening #Lily
September 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Even now in the middle of September we have lilies still in bloom!🌱 #BloomScrolling #Gardening #Lily
The self seeded sunflower in the Acer pot has bloomed. It has been extremely windy here with heavy showers and more to come.🌱🌻 #SundayYellow #BloomScrolling #Gardening
September 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The self seeded sunflower in the Acer pot has bloomed. It has been extremely windy here with heavy showers and more to come.🌱🌻 #SundayYellow #BloomScrolling #Gardening
We have this hardy Bromeliad a long time and this is the first year it has flowered, adding a lovely splash of colour. Obviously the very warm summer had a lot to do with it. We have had the warmest summer in Ireland since records began in 1900!🌱 #Gardening #BloomScrolling #Bromeliad
September 4, 2025 at 8:57 AM
We have this hardy Bromeliad a long time and this is the first year it has flowered, adding a lovely splash of colour. Obviously the very warm summer had a lot to do with it. We have had the warmest summer in Ireland since records began in 1900!🌱 #Gardening #BloomScrolling #Bromeliad
Now it's time for the Nerine to put on a show. Feels very autumnal this morning. Dull and 12° #Gardening #BloomScrolling #Nerine
September 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Now it's time for the Nerine to put on a show. Feels very autumnal this morning. Dull and 12° #Gardening #BloomScrolling #Nerine
We've had the darker one for a few years now but the lighter one only this year. They are a stunning flower.
September 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We've had the darker one for a few years now but the lighter one only this year. They are a stunning flower.
I imagine when he does go it will be something similar to what was done with Stalin, and what happened afterwards! I'll enjoy watching this later.
August 31, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I imagine when he does go it will be something similar to what was done with Stalin, and what happened afterwards! I'll enjoy watching this later.
No idea what this one is called but think it's known as a cactus dahlia. We leave in the pot through winter and mulch it. If prolonged heavy frost due we wrap the pot with fleece.🌱 #SundayYellow #Gardening #BloomScrolling #Dahlia
August 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
No idea what this one is called but think it's known as a cactus dahlia. We leave in the pot through winter and mulch it. If prolonged heavy frost due we wrap the pot with fleece.🌱 #SundayYellow #Gardening #BloomScrolling #Dahlia
August 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
August 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We believe these are Golden Sceptre. We leave them in the ground over winter with a good mulch. Come back bigger and stronger every year. 🌱 #Gardening #SundayYellow #BloomScrolling
August 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We believe these are Golden Sceptre. We leave them in the ground over winter with a good mulch. Come back bigger and stronger every year. 🌱 #Gardening #SundayYellow #BloomScrolling