Winter Stems, Leaves and Flowers.

Cornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire  Hydrangea quercifolia Burgundy Vinca diffopmis ‘Jenny Pym’ Three plants bringing colour and joy into our garden this January. What is bringing colour and joy into your garden?

A Frosty Morning Workout.

Every January I wait for a frosty morning to pollard the Acer negundo Flamingo. Without the cold weather, even in January, the sap will pour from the cut wounds, which could over time weaken the tree. The branches provide a lovely winter grey blue colour. This is done to maintain the beautiful leaf colours, otherwise … Continue reading A Frosty Morning Workout.