Tag Archives: Comfrey ‘Hidcote Blue’

In a Vase on Monday: Time for Tea in Just a Minute

Posted on January 11, 2016 by

The muscari had been spotted a few days ago when a pot stacked on top of another was lifted  to reveal several spikes of blue emerging from the lower pot, probably boosted by this added protection and insulation. In no … Continue reading →

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Shock & Awe

Posted on March 11, 2014 by

I was completely taken aback to catch a glimpse of flowers in the sitooterie this morning – even though I was recently aware of tulip leaves emerging around the overwintering Sundaville I had not noticed any buds. Indeed it was … Continue reading →

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