Tag Archives: camellia

Time to sail away.

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Pauline

To sail away to the Isles of Scilly, just 30 miles off the SW corner of England, for a weeks break. My doctor has told me to try walking more to build up my muscles after the last 2 yrs … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Barbara Hepworth, Bosvigo House, camellia, erythronium, Isles of Scilly, Magnolia, Scillonian 111, sculptures, St. Ives, Trengwainton Garden, Trillium | 32 Comments

What a difference…..

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Pauline

…..a few degrees in the temperature makes and the sun deciding to shine shows the garden in a totally different light. I got so depressed each time I went into the garden and saw all the plants looking so burnt … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged camellia, cowslips, daphne, euphorbia, narcissus, Oxlips, pulmonaria, woodland flowers | 32 Comments

Brave hearts, all of them!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Pauline

The garden at the moment is in a state of suspended animation. A few weeks ago we had one or two sunny days, everything started growing, sending out new shoots, and then arctic winds from Russia came and burnt everything. … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged anamone, camellia, chionodoxa, corydalis, cowslip, daphne, Easter, euphorbia, Hellebore, narcissus, peony, primrose, primula, Prunus, pulmonarea, Scilla | 34 Comments

Thank goodness for Evergreens. GBFD for January.

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Pauline

At this time of year we look to all the evergreens that we have in the garden to provide interest and structure. Although there are quite a few flowers out at the moment, they are usually small like snowdrops, so … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Arum, box balls, camellia, conifers, Cyclamen, euonymous, euphorbia, evergreen foliage, laurel, Lonicera, Mahonia, osmanthus, phormium, pittosporum, Yucca | 20 Comments

What a difference a day makes!

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Pauline

Yesterday was the most beautiful sunny day, what a difference from Saturday when we had such torrential rain of biblical proportions! It was sunny, but the wind, that was definitely icy, coming from the north. Fortunately my early snowdrops are … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged camellia, daphne, hellebores, snowdrops, winter flowers, Witch hazel | 26 Comments

April flowers need April showers.

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Pauline

We are so used to having rain on and off during the winter months and of course the April showers are well known here in England, that it doesn’t seem the same having it dry day after day. There is … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged April showers, Azalea, camellia, cyclamen repandem, Dicentra, erythronium, iris, kerria japonica, lamium, myosotis, narcissus Pipit, Pansy, primrose, Prunus, Scilla, tulip Abbu Hassan, Tulip sylvestris, veronicamuscari | 12 Comments

January Foliage for GBFD.

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Pauline

I can imagine that most people will be posting beautiful photos of frost encrusted leaves for this months foliage day, not me however, as we are still waiting for our first frost. I have sown some meconopsis seeds and am … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged acanthus, Arum, Beech, Box, camellia, conifers, Cyclamen, euonymous, euphorbia, Ferns, foliage, laurel, Lonicera, Mahonia, milium, Ophiopogon, osmanthus, pittosporum, Yucca | 14 Comments

January, Garden Bloggers Bloom Day.

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Pauline

One New Year’s decision was to take part in GBBD for the first time. This time last year it wouldn’t have been possible because everywhere was under a foot of snow, this year it is a very different story, with … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged camellia, Chaenomeles, choisya, Convolvulous cneorum, garrya, hellebores, iris, Mahonia, narcissus, sarcococca, snowdrops, Snowflake | 22 Comments

Wind of Change.

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Pauline

As soon as I got up this morning, I could feel that it was going to be a special day. When I got downstairs to do the breakfast, I was greeted by this wonderful sunrise –

Posted in News | Tagged camellia, Cyclamen coum, Ox lips, Quince, rhododendron, sarcococca, Viburnum, Winter Jasmine, Witch hazel | Comments Off

All the Greens

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Pauline

At this time of year as we are waiting for the new wave of bulbs to appear and start their flowering bonanza, once more I am so thankful for all the evergreens (or golds etc ) that I have planted … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Box, camellia, choisya, conifers, eleagnus, erica, euonymous, garrya, holly., Ivy, laurel, Lonicera, osmanthus, pittosporum, rhododendron, sarcococca, yew | 1 Comment