Tag Archives: hellebore

Wordless Wednesday: Pretty as a Picture

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Cathy
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Wordless Wednesday: Bare Essentials in the February Garden…

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Cathy
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In a Vase on Monday: Purple Haze

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Cathy

I realised yesterday that whilst I was rambling I was subconsciously also ‘prowling’, looking for ideas for today’s vase. The dark purple hyacinth that had recently opened in a container down the side of the house was the most likely … Continue reading →

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Peekaboo!

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Cathy

I could perhaps be forgiven for missing the emerging shoots of these first Crocus tommasinianus near the stream amongst the grass still disturbed after being lifted for the planting of more bulbs, but I wonder how many days these purple … Continue reading →

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Cherchez La Femme: and Off With Her Head!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Cathy

I was pleased to find another hellebore just about to open a few days ago but a little puzzled that despite supposedly being yellow she was already displaying a lot of pink froth. Sue at From Sewing Room to Potting … Continue reading →

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In the Bleak Midwinter…..

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Cathy

…….there were (clockwise, from top left) the first signs of Crocus ‘Snow Bunting’ in the ex D****’s P**** border; snowdrops ‘Maidwell L’ and an unknown, in a race to be first to open; Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Orange Peel’, all its … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Cathy

Having been led up the garden path to her woodland by Pauline in her blog this morning, I was in my element viewing the lovely photographs she has posted today. Beautiful shots of snowdrops, hellebores, crocus, witch hazel, camellias and … Continue reading →

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365 Days of Opportunity – Looking Forward

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Cathy

Being blessed with a practical and positive nature I see every day as a day of opportunities – thus making 2013 a whole 365 days of opportunity. What will I discover? What will I learn? Gardens are full of things to … Continue reading →

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