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Posted on April 5, 2021

BrightSquare: Flowerbed

Flowers in a bed frame

I’ve seen a number of unusual planters: teacups, bathroom suites, cars, trucks, tyres, socks, handbags, upholstered chairs… if it will hold soil, someone will think of putting plants in it. Continue reading “BrightSquare: Flowerbed”

Posted on April 2, 2021

Insect-Friendly Plants: Zinnias

Orange zinna with pale yellow butterfly

Zinnias are some of the most insect-friendly plants you can grow. Easy from seed, these cheerful annuals flower a few weeks after planting.

Yellow zinnia with butterfly

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Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

Life In Colour: A Green Journey

Metal bench under an arbour at Gresgarth Garden
Place for pondering at Gresgarth Garden

I often share a series of images taken in a particular garden, but today, I’m leading you through a succession of green landscapes. You’d need a week to explore them all in real life, to say nothing of the seasons, but while we can only travel virtually, why not make the best of it? Continue reading “Life In Colour: A Green Journey”

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021

Crocuses of Different Colours

Pale crocus Continue reading “Crocuses of Different Colours”

Posted on March 8, 2021March 9, 2021

Life In Colour: Green Leaves

Bramble, English ivy and hawthorn
Bramble, English ivy and hawthorn

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Posted on March 3, 2021

Wordless Wednesday: Bodnant Gardens, Wales


Continue reading “Wordless Wednesday: Bodnant Gardens, Wales”

Posted on March 1, 2021

Two Alpines: Forms of Primula allionii

Primula allionii 'Elizabeth Earle'
Primula allionii ‘Elizabeth Earle’

Continue reading “Two Alpines: Forms of Primula allionii”

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