A tour around the garden enjoying the autumn sunshine and some late flowering plants. One of my favourite plants at this time of year is the Michaelmas Daisy/Aster or Symphyotrichum as many of them have been renamed. I think it partly stems from the huge beautiful clumps we had in our garden where I grew … Continue reading Autumn Garden Jewels: A Tour of Late Blooming Plants.
Wells Somerset August 2017. These pictures and text are from the slide show I produced following Irene and I visiting in 2017. Hidden within the ancient ramparts and protected by the moat, there is 14 acres of tranquil gardens in the heart of the City of Wells, Somerset. There is evidence that these gardens existed … Continue reading A Historical Journey Through Wells’ Bishop’s Palace Gardens
A tour of the greenhouses in May, the cold winds and frosty nights dictate that tender plants have to remain inside. This time of year is always over crowded greenhouse time! The tomato, Amateur, new to me this year, Amelia from https://afrenchgarden.wordpress.com mentioned it as a favourite of her fathers. I was attracted to it … Continue reading Greenhouses and Raised Beds in May.
Aston Pottery Garden. Having read some impressive reviews about the garden at Aston Pottery, Aston, Oxfordshire, we visited in August 2016. On this occasion, they were open in aid of the National Gardens Scheme charity. Created by the owners since 2009 and set around Aston Pottery's Gift Shop and Cafe, borders flower from June until … Continue reading Garden visiting…..remember that?
A video of the changing autumn colours in Our Garden@19 and some borrowed landscape. I filmed this over a two week period to record the changing colours. Please watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/Sm6GP9IrGng What is providing you with Autumn colour? With the requirement in most countries to wear a face mask due to the Covid19 pandemic … Continue reading Autumn Colours, Music and Poetry.
The National Garden Scheme has posted this quote on their website. "Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile." William Cullen Bryant (1794 - 1878) You can view their Autumn Smile here What is making you smile this Autumn?
Now that its raining I thought I would post pictures of the 'Hot' plants in Our Garden@19. Which plants have been matching the summer weather in your garden?
On Saturday the Black Pear Gardening Club visited Blackmore Grange, owned by Doug and Anne Robertson. A total of £206 was raised and donated to St. Richards Hospice, Worcester. The Hospice has recently launched a fundraising drive to support its £5.3m expansion plan. You can find out more via this Link 41 members visited on a … Continue reading Blackmore Grange July 2018.
I am, sadly, old enough to remember Max Bygraves singing the cheerful song 'Tulips from Amsterdam'. Tulips along with Dahlias are a vital element to providing year round cheer and colour here in Our Garden@19 The dahlias are all now lifted and safely stored in the small greenhouse, this one is kept frost free. There … Continue reading Tulips. (From Hanley Swan).
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