The self-sown cherry tree at the rear of the garden was in full flower. I could hear the bees working on it from the potting shed. Yesterday was a lovely sunny day to carry out some spring work in the garden. A new rope swag for clematis and roses to clamber over. A small area … Continue reading A good spring day in the garden.
This winter in Our Garden@19 has been busy with 'Estate Maintenance'. I previously posted about replacing the trellis and fence in the white and green garden, then as now my brother Derek has been my right hand man. Replacing the entrance to the propagation area was the simplest of our recent efforts. We gave it … Continue reading Spring (ing) into action!
Why you should allow some ivy to grow in your garden. https://youtu.be/Ct2GOuKMFlI I do grow some cultivated variegated forms, ivy does not produce any flowers until their adult growth stage when the leaf shape changes, usually at around 10years. They can be kept pruned to their juvenile stage and leaf shape when they will at … Continue reading Ivy and the Bees.
...........and the bee! The Spider and the Fly, by Mary Howitt. 1828.
Prunus serrula is an all year round favourite tree in Our Garden@19. However at this time of year it is also popular with the bees, especially the honey bees. The flowers are quite small and insignificant compared to the bark. Standing under the canopy when in flower it is a buzz with bees. You will … Continue reading There’s a Buzz in the air!
The churchyard at Birlingham, Nr Pershore in Worcestershire has long been a pilgrimage for snowdrop lovers in the area. Bulb Teas are held each Saturday and Sunday in February until Sunday 24th February in the Village Hall from 11.00am to 4.00 pm. The Grade II listed church of St James with its 15C tower, which … Continue reading Bulbs, Sunshine, Tea and Cake.
The National Botanic Garden of Wales is one of our favourite places to visit in Wales. “It is a charity dedicated to the research and conservation of biodiversity, to sustainability, lifelong learning and the enjoyment of the visitor.” The National Botanic Garden of Wales was opened to the public on the 24th May 2000. … Continue reading The National Botanic Garden of Wales.
Today (Friday) was the first day of sunshine here and after too many days of rain, it does bring a song into your heart. I ventured out into the garden to finish pruning the climbing roses, before I began, I decided to do a tour with the camera. The gardener's friend, was as usual, keeping … Continue reading The Birds and the Bees…
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