This huge, glazed terracotta planter was sturdy enough stay entire (enough) to be planted, despite having suffered an accident that many would have deemed unsurvivable. We admired it last month at The Arbor Gate in Texas, one of our favourite places for picking up garden inspiration and some choice plants in the South. Continue reading “Month of Squares: Reconstruct and Renew”
Flower of the Day: Purple Primula
Shared for Cee’s FOTD.
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Winter Gardens: Visiting RHS Bridgewater on a Snowy Day
We were fortunate to be able to visit Bridgewater after a night of snowfall this week. As we didn’t win the garden visit lottery by having a bright blue sky too, my pictures are a little sombre – some, even Gothic. Continue reading “Winter Gardens: Visiting RHS Bridgewater on a Snowy Day”
Never Heard of Cramscaping? Check Out Tatton’s Bold, Joyful Show Garden
I don’t usually use featured headers, but I wanted to share some of the feeling of being immersed in flowers you could enjoy, even from the edge of this cramscape. Continue reading “Never Heard of Cramscaping? Check Out Tatton’s Bold, Joyful Show Garden”
Anguloa ‘Isabelle’ – A Curious Orchid
I’ve never had much success growing orchids, but their sturdily-constructed, often theatrical flowers are guaranteed to lure me over when I see specialist growers exhibiting their treasures at UK flower shows. Continue reading “Anguloa ‘Isabelle’ – A Curious Orchid”
Filling the Frame with Flowers and Leaves
We all have a style of photography, whether or not we recognise it ourselves. My interest in colours and patterns pre-dates my love of taking pictures and I like to look up close, probably because my long-distance vision leaves something to be desired. Continue reading “Filling the Frame with Flowers and Leaves”