Monthly Archives: April 2017

The Sunset Border.

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Pauline

Last year the Sunset border had a bit of a makeover. Over the past 12 months plants have grown and some have set seed, making themselves really at home in the border that catches the last rays of the setting … Continue reading →

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Bluebell Bonanza.

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Pauline

Not having visited our favourite bluebell wood for a few years now, I took the opportunity yesterday when our daughter was with us, to share with her somewhere that is very special to us. Just half an hours drive away … Continue reading →

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GBFD for April 2017.

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Pauline

Leaves backlit by sunlight are one of the joys at this time of year. Leaves newly emerged are thankfully not being ripped to shreds by strong winds and gales , everything is peaceful in the garden here at the moment. … Continue reading →

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My new Plant of the Moment.

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Pauline

The plant that I am visiting each day at the moment is Epimedium Amber Queen. This plant was new last year and I’m so impressed at the way it has taken off in the woodland here and the number of … Continue reading →

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April Abundance for GBBD.

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Pauline

We have had some really beautiful weather this month, we could almost think it was summer some days, then the wind turns around and comes from the north and reminds us that it is still only April. Flowers  have been … Continue reading →

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My plant of the moment.

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Pauline

I’m sure that we all have plants in our gardens that stand out, for a while they are so beautiful that flowers around them get ignored. The plant that catches my eye every time I wander in the garden at … Continue reading →

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The Tuesday View, April.

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Pauline

Planting up the rockery is making me feel that I ought to keep some sort of record of the changes I’m making in that area, so I am going to join in with Cathy’s meme of The Tuesday View. It … Continue reading →

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