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Never a Dull Moment: Top Blooms for February

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Cathy

The February garden is dominated by the usual seasonal stalwarts, the snowdrops, the witch hazels and, now gradually coming on board, the hellebores. There are too many of each to list the top ten but above are a selection of … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Something in the Air

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Cathy

It was a glorious morning yesterday, with clear blue skies, a definite feeling of warmth in the sun, and temperatures here up to at least 14°C. It was the culmination of a week of noticeable changes in the garden, of … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Where Streams of Purple Water Flow

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Cathy
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Hellebores Bow Down

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Cathy

We paid the price for the warmer and brighter day yesterday, by negative temperatures overnight and a sharp frost this morning. The hellebores looked as if they were worn out and exhausted from all-night partying but soon perked up when … Continue reading →

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Spears and Pruninghooks

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Cathy

When I first rambled in the garden today, after our routine Sunday breakfast of porridge, the sun already bright and the skies cloudless blue despite the earlyish chill. The garden was teeming with life, joyfully welcoming the heart and soul … Continue reading →

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