Yearly Archives: 2012

Was 2012 a Washout ?

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Pauline

Not really ! I started preparing this post by looking through all my photos for this year and re-reading some of my posts. There seem to be so many photos of plants looking absolutely sodden and covered with raindrops, so … Continue reading →

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Frosty foliage for G.B.F.D.

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Pauline

One frosty morning, a few days ago, I made the most of the dry weather and photographed some foliage which looks so much better with a light dusting of frost, as though someone has passed by sprinkling icing sugar everywhere! … Continue reading →

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Barking up the right tree!

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Pauline

The cards have all been written, the parcels wrapped and all now safely posted, so now, in between cooking for the freezer, my mind can come back to things ‘horticultural’. Following on from visiting two wonderful gardens has made me … Continue reading →

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Winter garden at Hilliers.

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Pauline

As I mentioned in my previous post, after visiting Wisley we headed south  and found a super pub near to Romsey for a bite to eat before visiting the Sir Harold Hillier Arboretum where I knew they had a 3 … Continue reading →

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Frosty Wisley.

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Pauline

We had to make a sudden journey last week to the furthest SE corner of the UK , unfortunately to attend the funeral of an aunt who lived in Kent. Where she lived in Margate is right on the corner … Continue reading →

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Bath time for tulips!

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Pauline

During the 2nd World War, a baby was born. This was in the days  pre central heating and  pre plastic, when babies were bathed in a tin bath in front of the fire. Looking at it now, I can’t believe … Continue reading →

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Hanging in there.

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Pauline

During the month of November I have been so focused on all the lovely colours of the leaves around us, that the poor flowers have taken a back seat. At this time of year there are still some plants hanging … Continue reading →

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The last of foliage colour for GBFD.

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Pauline

I have to admit that last weekend, when we heard the weather forecast for this coming week, I thought I had better get out into the garden and photograph the leaves before they all blew away, just as well I … Continue reading →

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The Golden glow of November.

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Pauline

Yes, another tree post, I think November is the month for trees with their wonderful changing colours. Autumn has arrived later this year than usual in this SW corner of the UK, but it was well worth the wait. The … Continue reading →

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I’ve just got to hug my trees!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Pauline

Sorry, but while sitting here doing nothing, I’ve had a long time to think about this subject. Just how many more trees are we supposed to lose in the UK before something is done so that we don’t lose any … Continue reading →

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