Category Archives: bulbs, corms and tubers

Six on Saturday: Observations

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Cathy

There is always something worth seeing in this garden, whatever month of the year it is. Observing the small changes not only brings a lot of pleasure but is a meditative process in itself, except on those occasions when inclement … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Pink it Up

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Cathy

This last week has seen a gradual emergence of the first ever decent bloom on Dahlia ‘Pink Petticoat’, a variety added last year to supplement my existing selection of dahlias. Last season, however, saw a mere handful of blooms, all … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Pole Dancer

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Cathy
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Ina Vase on Monday: Glad All Over

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Cathy

I’m feelin’ (boom boom) glad all over Yes, I’m-a (boom boom) glad all over Baby, I’m (boom boom) glad all over So glad you’re mine from ‘Glad All Over’, Dave Clark Five 1964 ( boom boom representing the base beat) … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: a Most Unexpected Pleasure!

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Cathy
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Wordless Wednesday: Little Beauties

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Cathy
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Six on Saturday: Love My Garden

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Cathy

Visitors to the garden sometimes ask what my favourite time of year is, a question I find impossible to answer as each season has its merits and I love every one of them. Spring certainly has its merits, not just … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: With the Fringe on Top

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Cathy
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In a Vase on Monday: Bobby Dazzler

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Cathy

I have mentioned the inferior hippeastrum in the Coop, which are not what they should have been, but I also have a better quality one which was purchased from Peter Nyssen and which I paid more for but is a … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Spring

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Cathy

I did not expect to be showcasing tulips in a vase on the last Monday of March, but when these appeared in the shrub border this week they surprised me just as much as all the surprises I featured yesterday. … Continue reading →

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