Tag: clematis

Some July Specials.

Thalictrum flavum subsp.glaucum and Campanula lactiflora 'Prichard's Variety' Clematis 'Perle d'Azur and Dianthus carthusianorum Geranium Johnson's Blue and Lychnis chalcedonica Who would have thought a runner bean flower could be so beautiful? In the raised beds edging the patio Runner Bean White Emergo With Sweet pea Air Warden. And Self-seeded Poppy. On the Patio. Do … Continue reading Some July Specials. →

Wisteria, Iris, Cornus kousa, Clematis, Alliums and Alliums in early June.

A video tour of Our Garden@19 in early June. Please select Watch on YouTube and select full screen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKDYjP67AfQ We are opening our garden for the National Garden Scheme on the 28th June, whilst some of these will be over the climbing roses among others should be in full swing.

Tulips and Blossom.

I have begun an experiment with tulips this year, following an article I read by Fergus Garrett from Great Dixter regarding which tulips they found to be perennial. The most reliable ones being the Darwin Hybrids, I planted three varieties in November, two in pots and one in the borders.The real test will be next … Continue reading Tulips and Blossom. →

April Top Ten.

A quick tour around Our Garden@19 to capture my Top Ten, joining Chloris at The Blooming Garden. The Lego inspired Bug Hotel with Roof Garden. You can see more April Top Ten by visiting The Blooming Garden Do you have a favourite or a top ten of your own?

The Birds and the Bees…

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… →

Catching up!

One problem for a gardener who chooses to go away on holiday in May is the work preparing to go away and then to catch up on your return. This is especially so when you have an open garden date looming in June. This also applies to catching up on reading and writing blogs. Here … Continue reading Catching up! →