Spring here in the UK has been very wet and cold although the Met Office tells us the average temperature has been slightly above normal . Enjoy a tour of the garden with me to see what is adding light to the gloomy weather.
The Crab apple tree has been spectacular this spring much visited by honey bees.
One of six apple trees in the garden is Grenadier, an excellent cooking apple.
Some Sun lovers.
Shade-loving plants.
They are both grown in pots in the shade and well watered because our garden soil is free draining.
In the White and Green Garden.
Flowering to the left of the standard holly is Clematis ‘Miss Bateman’
Acers in the Oriental Garden and in pots are providing wonderful leaf colour.
In the Blue Border.
Around the never-ending woodland walk.
The Clematis alp. ‘Broughton Bride’ is flowering up into the Liquidamber slyraciflua ‘Stella’
After this you pass the Prunus serrula tree which is now in flower and covered with honey bees.
Time to sit on the Banana Bench and listen to the bees, relax and view the Blue Border.
The Hosta row looks very vibrant,
Especially ‘The Prince of Wales’.
Just above is the white wisteria looking full of promise, I hope it will be in full flower for our National Garden Scheme open day on May 13th.
An opportunity to sit and enjoy the garden with some refreshments.
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So beautiful! Your garden has such a lot of life and variety. Amelia
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‘Ace of Hearts’ is an ornamental rhubarb, or is it also edible?
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It is ornamental Tony
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Lovely, winning combinations, Brian. Beautiful garden!
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Thank you, Eliza, it is amazing there is so much in flower in the garden considering the weather we have had.
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Lovely blooms and foliage, Brian. Best wishes to you both
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