Daphne is one of my wish list plants this winter and I'm really happy with the odora aureomarginata my mother in law gave me for my birthday a couple of weeks ago. The flowers are now emerging and as it has been indoors since I received it, the scent has filled our living room! Along … Continue reading Plant Profile – Daphne Odora Aureomarginata
If you're looking for a winter statement plant, then you'd certainly want to consider this unusual looking specimen, edgeworthia chrysantha. A deciduous shrub, it produces clusters of small yellow and white lightly fragrant flowers on its reddish brown stems from midwinter through to early spring. At a maximum height and spread of 1.5 x 1.5 … Continue reading Plant Profile – Edgeworthia chrysantha
We're no longer two gardens I may be stating the obvious, but followers will note that I have changed the name of this blog. Sadly, 'Blog of Two Gardens' is no more as we are no longer the custodians of the garden at Aberglasne cottage in West Wales - we look after just the one … Continue reading Time for Change
This year's visit to Chelsea Flower Show lived up to expectations once again, with glorious weather (although the bright sunshine was challenging for the photography!) and fabulous gardens. It amazes me how comfortable and established the show gardens look despite have being built and planted in the two weeks prior to the show - testament … Continue reading 8 Planting combinations to take home from RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
Garden centre benches are full of annual plants right now and when aiming to fill baskets and pots, there's a broad range to select from. However, if you're looking for taller plants to combine with perennials in your mixed borders, you may have to seek them out at specialist nurseries or on line - you'll … Continue reading 8 Must Have Annuals for the Summer Border
It's the last day of February already! The first of March marks the beginning of the season ahead and after a distinctly spring like day, I'm happily optimistic about the months to come. I've been reflecting on our winter garden over the last few weeks, for as we've been so restricted, flowering shrubs have been … Continue reading Winter Shrubs
We are regular visitors to Majorca and usually visit at least one garden during our stay - there are many to choose from up and down the island. I'm not a particular fan of cactus plants, however I was fascinated by some photos of 'Botanicactus', a garden in Ses Salines, posted on Trip Advisor and … Continue reading Botanicactus
Wow - my first time at Chelsea and I had a fabulous day! From stepping through the gate I was engrossed in the spectacle that is the most revered of all flower shows, but before I move on to the show, here are a few tips for future visits (as I ran out of time!) … Continue reading RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 – Including Tips for a Great Experience
It's November 5th and concealing a lethal threat and fiery qualities at this time of year, pyracantha can be found in many of our parks and gardens. Commonly know as the firethorn (literally from the Greek pyr for fire, and acantha for thorn), pyracantha bears lethal thorns and red, orange or yellow berries in Autumn/Winter; … Continue reading A Firethorny (Bonfire) Night
It's a glorious time of year for colour in our parks and gardens and fortunately as there are so many jobs to be completed, the weather is holding up with plenty of sunshine and very little wind. My six today includes just a few of the tasks that are due in Autumn - you'll see … Continue reading Six Jobs for Saturday
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