All these years of gardening and I can’t say that I was ever that crushed on Nepeta, well not until I found Nepeta Fassenii Junior Walker. Junior Walker growing in a pot bloomed most of June through until early August. … Continue reading →
Cyclamen Coum in our Scottish garden Cyclamen Coum the hardiest of them all. I have always been keen to add Cyclamen Coum in the garden for Winter interest. In the past I planted dry corms with little success.
Continue reading →Crocosmia Lucifer, thriving despite my misplaced attempts to eradicate.
Continue reading →If you are lucky enough to have Rhododendrons growing well in your garden, then Enkianthus Campanulatus will probably also thrive.
Continue reading →Two confused variegated Holly bushes, confused! I’ll explain later on. We have three of the variegated Holly bushes Golden King, the one above is in the main border of the back garden. I keep this one well trimmed not allowing it … Continue reading →
Crambe Cordifolia. How satisfying is it when a plant which you think may be borderline, and you don’t really expect it to flourish ends up being outstanding. Keeping your expectations in check makes the pleasure of success all the more pleasurable. … Continue reading →
Several new plants were added to the garden last Autumn. Brunnera Jack Frost is the one I like best. The plant above, Brunnera Jack Frost, after seeing how it performed in the garden in Spring of this year, just had to be … Continue reading →
Ribes white icicle a welcome sight in the early Spring garden Ribes, the common flowering currant is welcome to the positions which they enjoy in our woodland area.
Continue reading →Paeony My Pal Rudy, what a beauty. take your pick regarding the spelling of this beautiful plant as there seems to be at least three alternatives. However My pal Rudy is a cracker, Myra planted this one in our back … Continue reading →