My Cottage Garden,..glengarry23.

Hi Michael,..i just looked back at that image and you hit the nail on the head,..i guess i am so used to seeing how that pot sits that i really didn't register it in my mind,..the pot was there first,..then the Coconut Tree Fibre,..it still didn't look right so i planted the Pulmonaria as it grows fast,..thanks for liking how it looks

 

@Upsydaisy ,..ah thank you,..its sad music but also very Angelic,..it seemed appropriate and it was a heartfelt choice of music

 

First bloom this year from Rose ( Rosa 'Casino' ),..strong scented climber.



Another first bloom,..Arum Lily 'Zantedeschia aethiopica'






Also a first bloom,..Bearded Iris.





Hydrangeas coming along.



In the garden though a wildflower,..Marsh Marigold-King Cup 'Caltha palustris'

 

What a lovely orange rose. I like orange and pink together and when we went to the Garden Center the other week I wanted orange Lampranthus but couldn't find any but got a large orange Black Eyed Susan.

 

Thanks Victoria,..your alternative purchase will beam when in bloom,..i like Black Eyed Susan

 

More Aquilegia,..so many variations in both colour and pattern.













Saxifraga hypnoides Densa.






Variety of Bee's on my Allium.

 

I like those deep blue Aquilegias, mine are mostly shades of pink and white and they get everywhere (not that I'm complaining). I have a self seeded blue/white one though which I have kept in a pot to ensure its survival, but I don't think it likes in in there so I may put it back in the ground.

 

@Michael Hewett ,..great that you have a self seeded blue/white as not too long in the future it will cross breed with your pinks and whites,..thats what happens to mine,..not that i mind either ,..i had to get rid of lots of mine as they were taking over the garden in places i needed for other plants,..however next season up popped the self seeders and again all over the place,..this time i will put up with them as they surprise me with different cross breeds.

 

Roses started to bloom this past week.

Growing over my back door are the two roses below,..one planted on either side and meeting in the middle.

Rose ( Rosa 'Handel' )



Rose ( Rosa 'Casino' )






Rose ( Rosa 'Korresia' )



Two No ID Roses.






Just started to bloom,..Clivia Minata.

 

I bet it smells heavenly by your door Philip.

 

Campanula and the Chilean Lantern Tree.









Hardy Geranium,..Cranesbill.



Oxalis debilis, Wood Sorrel.



General view,



A Hebe cutting,..almost ready for posting abroad.

 

Looking wonderful as always.

 

Thanks Victoria,..i have some catching up to do,..like visiting The Algarve Garden

Rose ( Rosa 'Fragrant Cloud' )



Rose ( Rosa 'Handel' )






Rose ( Rosa 'Korresia' )



Some No ID's

 

Rose ( Rosa 'Korresia' )

I seldom cut flowers for the house but i broke one off as i was pulling it towards me to take an image.






General view,..note the two new tiles on the roof,..where the rain came through.






Hostas.

 

Your garden is full ! It's very interesting to see what's there
Is the Chilean Lantern Tree quite hardy ?