Month: October 2021

Autumn Up Close.

Trees and Leaves. Acer griseum Malus Golden HornetHydrangea quercifolia BurgundyVitis ' Spetchley red ' Cotoneaster horizontalisRhus hirta Staghorn sumac.Viburnum sargentii 'Onondaga'Ricinus communis var. gibsonii SeedRicinus communis var. gibsoniiLiquidamber slyraciflua 'Stella' seed.Liquidamber slyraciflua 'Stella'Cherry Tree from an upstairs window.Cherry Tree upclose. Betula utilis Jacquemontii (syn Dorrenbos) Seed Heads. Echinops ritroEryngium planumEryngium Giganteum (Miss Willmotts Ghost) Flowers. Fuchsia … Continue reading Autumn Up Close. →

Broughton Grange.

NGS Visit. Broughton Grange featured on the BBC Gardeners World this week, if you have not seen the programme I would recommend watching on catchup for an up to date view of this outstanding garden. We visited in July 2016 when it was open for the National Garden Scheme. It was on my must see … Continue reading Broughton Grange. →

Wildlife in Our Garden and Autumn Colour.

Goldfinches feeding on sunflower hearts. Vitis ' Spetchley red '  Fuchia 'Mrs Popple’ Malus Golden Hornet and Tithonia ‘Torch’ The Alpine Boxes and pots. Nerine Bowdenii Please select Watch on YouTube then full screen for video. https://youtu.be/ShCKEqdnLeQ What is giving you Autumn Joy in the garden or countryside?