Spring (ing) into action!

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! →

Some Colourful Relief.

With all the terrible weather, gales and floods that the UK has recently experienced, I hope some spring colour will help to bring some relief. (Fortunately whilst we live close to Upton upon Severn, currently Upton in Severn, we are away from the floods). Here's wishing for a sunny, dry spring.

Tulips, Pots and Saucers.

The beginning of November saw the planting of pots with, crocus, iris, narcissus and species rock tulips. Old hanging baskets used to keep the squirrels away.Two large pots either side of the banana bench were planted with Tulip 'Abu Hassan', Siberian Wallflowers and Forget-me-Nots. When the rain finally eased I managed to complete planting my … Continue reading Tulips, Pots and Saucers. →

Snowdrop Temptation.

We visited the first National Garden Scheme, http://ngs.org.uk open garden in Worcestershire on Sunday. The garden, Brockamin, includes Plant Heritage National Collections of Asters and some hardy Geraniums. It opens for Snowdrops in February, Daffodils in March and Asters in September. The 1.5 acre informal garden contains mixed borders planted with hardy perennials and shrubs, … Continue reading Snowdrop Temptation. →

Daffodil delights & Narcissus narcissism.

Narcissi are one of the delights of spring. Here are some that brightened the spring in Our garden@19, from the smallest... ...to the weird. To the big and blowsy... The next few pictures are of unknown varieties. To seeing double. I don't know where this one came from, it could have been among plants that … Continue reading Daffodil delights & Narcissus narcissism. →