This lilac beauty is in full flower on the fence behind our greenhouse - a glorious sight as I'm potting up seedlings. Clematis alpina flowers in early spring and is followed by attractive silky seedheads from which the nickname 'Old Man's Beard' originate. A group one variety, clematis alpina requires little care other than restricting … Continue reading Plant Profile – Clematis Alpina
RHS Chelsea Flower Show has kudos and as such, not only is it prestigious for designers, horticulturalists and retailers, it's a bucket list must for keen gardeners and plant lovers. Inspiring and immersive is on the order book for visitors, but for the garden designers and developers, hearts and souls are thrown into show stopping … Continue reading RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 – Your Space, Your Story and More
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
Last week, having spent a marvellous morning at Mona's Garden in Highgate, London, our group of Garden Media Guild members proceeded to Southwood Lodge, a handsome 18th century house set amidst a most charming garden. The house has previously functioned as a care home and school, but in 1963 it was purchased by an architect … Continue reading Garden Media Guild visit to Southwood Lodge
We're in Wales for the last Saturday of 2019 and it's still rather dull and damp weather wise - the garden isn't terribly appealing from the warmth of a fireside seat. However, on wrapping up and donning hat and gloves, a close inspection amongst the borders revealed all sorts of newness springing forth, making for … Continue reading Six on Saturday – Goodbye 2019!
With just four days to Christmas, it seems only right to feature a festive six today and I think we're probably all eager to brighten up yet another damp and gloomy week! We went and collected our tree last weekend, it's now festooned with the baubles we've gathered over many years and is lifting the … Continue reading A Festive Six on Saturday
It's been a dull but still today and I thought I'd have another attempt at getting some close up photographs with the macro lens Chris bought me for my birthday last year. I say another attempt because I'm finding this lens very challenging, particularly in selecting the area for the main focus point. Out of … Continue reading Six on Saturday – Macro
Summer weather this year has been a heady mix for plants and trees in our garden in Wales, growth rates have been phenomenal! We hadn't been for a couple of weeks and as our most recent visits have been full of social gatherings, there's been little opportunity for garden maintenance. As a result we were … Continue reading Busy in Wales!
What a dramatic few days weather-wise! We've been lucky enough not to suffer the power cuts experienced by so many, despite being in the Midlands. Friday was very warm but wet and the wind over the last few days has proved quite a challenge to my camera skills, but with patience in waiting for calm … Continue reading Dahlia ‘Bishops Children’
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There's always room for one more plant.
The Occasional Gardener
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Moving forward carrying grief
Flora in Focus Journal 