Pieris Japonica Forest Flame
Pieris Forest flame commonly, known as the Lily of the valley shrub.
If you are looking for a colourful evergreen shrub, Rhododendrons would possibly be the first choice of most gardeners. 
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Epimedium x rubrum
The blooms of the Epimedium x Rubrum may be small, however the plant as a whole, makes quite an impact in the woodland area of our garden.
Charming as the flowers may be, I think the foliage is the selling point of this delightful woodlander. Continue Reading
Fritillaria Meleagris
The appearance of the Fritillaria Meleagris I find rather unusual. Last year the blooms opened on the second day of April.
This Spring, it was the very end of April before the flowers opened, confirming the suggestion by others that the long Winter did indeed put us a good three weeks and more behind. Continue Reading
Pulmonaria Blue Ensign
Pulmonaria Blue Ensign, such a long time since we have had Pulmonaries in the garden.
It was only on a visit to Crathes gardens a couple of years ago in the month of April that made me decide to reintroduce these little beauties to our garden once again. Continue Reading
Daffodil February Gold
After planting bulbs of the Daffodil February Gold last Autumn, I thought I was being rather optimistic in expecting them to live up to their title.
I have in the past seen some of the early varieties of Daffs blooming in late February here in Aberdeen, if planted in a sheltered sunny spot. Continue Reading
