Tag Archives: persicaria

Wordless Wednesday: Expansive

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Cathy
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In a Vase on Monday: Standing on Their Own

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Cathy

After a summer of popping up in various vases I though it was about time that persicaria stood on on their own two feet and had a vase of their own. Flowering all summer, they come in a range of … Continue reading →

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Garden Bloggers Blooms Day: Worthy Mentions

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Cathy

It is too easy to focus on the seasonal rising stars in the garden – the snowdrops, the hellebores, the tulips and now clematis, aquilegia, allium and soon the roses, but what about the stalwarts, the unassuming, dependable fillers that … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Cathy

Temperatures have stayed low for the last few days, dipping below freezing overnight and not making outdoor jobs very enticing during the day – apart from my rambles, tasks were restricted to inspecting the greenhouse, picking a few raspberries and … Continue reading →

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Light and Shade

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Cathy

Most of the UK has been enjoying what must have been the two sunniest and warmest days of the year so far, no doubt forgetting the usual cynicism about Bank Holiday weather in the process. Apart from my short and quickly … Continue reading →

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