by Phil | May 3, 2011 | Flowers, Primulas
The primulas are lovely this year. They are in bloom later than usual here, but I think that is quite nice as I am noticing them more than usual as I tend to stay indoors more in the cold March weather which is when they are usually in bloom. I grew some of our native... by Phil | Apr 3, 2011 | Bees, Flowers
The Japanese Quince (Chaenomeles japonica) which is growing beside the house wall under our lounge window, is now buzzing with the sound of bees. It is incredible and confirms that spring is upon is. This variety of quince is very trainable and grows to about 2ft high... by Phil | Feb 28, 2011 | Flowers, Pelargoniums
I love pelargoniums, especially the scented ones. I have had a collection for about five years now and at one time must have had about 15 scented varieties and over one hundred plants. However, I have battled to keep them overwinter for the past two years and it has... by Phil | Dec 1, 2010 | Apples, Chrysanthem, Flowers, Fruit
Unlike many gardeners, I usually say that I ‘like’ rather than ‘love’ most of my plants. However, on occasions, I too, can gush with the best of them – so here are my current November favourites which ‘I Loove’! Chrysanthem Mei – Kyo This hardy plant... by Phil | Nov 22, 2010 | Flowers, Tulips
A few years ago, I attended a talk given by tulip expert Anna Pavord. At the time I felt most frustrated because my garden was dark and shaded and had clay, wet soils – the opposite of what tulips like. When we moved to Fieldcrest six years ago, my world was...