What a morning. Beautiful blue sky, no wind and WARM. So the wildlife agreed. Butterflies abounded...orange tips, brimstone, holly blue, speckled...
Well what a difference. Sun shining with some heat and very little wind. Weeded out some glads again in the wrong place. Cut back the plants...
Just watched the forecast...down to 2 or 3 tonight!
Bought a card and some flowers for a very good old friend whose husband died on Wednesday. So terribly sad.
What a difference. Yesterday rain rain and rain and cold. Today blue skies and then grey with some wind but so much warmer.
Looking at all the views about what you are doing in the garden.......well we aren't! The weather has been so bad that we cannot do what we need...
Because we are having to replace our polytunnel with another we have had to rethink where plants that should be there are going to go. Tomatoes...
@pete Can't remember where we bought it and so also don't know if it is grafted. It started flowering about 10 years ago after 25 years....
An amazing garden with some fabulous mature trees. Woodland area and terrace gardens. Refreshments in the courtyard. Also in the 2 for 1 book....
If you are in the South Lambert area of London, it is worth having a look at the Tradescant Garden and Museum. It isn't big but a lot of history...
I was reminded of this visit when looking at our Handkerchief tree (Davidia involucrata). As usual the wind and the rain is taking its toll on the...
As usual the windy weather is playing havoc with our handkerchief tree (Davidia involucrata). [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
@wiseowl Our digitalis plants are only just showing signs of flower buds. Great to see the white one.
What about bluebells? We have them growing through ivy and come up each year. Also Paris quadrifolia (photo). An amazing plant which we have under...
I wouldn't put them in with strawberries. As you don't know what they are having them in the same bed as edible plants is not a good idea.
@Clare G many thanks. We have looked at the site and have decided that it is a Broad-Bordered Bee Hawk -moth. Lovely moth.
Dear All Hope you can help but sorry no photo. Saw what we believe is a day flying moth in our garden this afternoon. It had a red body with the...
Trichomonosis is the disease. It has been found in other birds but appears that greenfinches have been affected the most.
With the better photo as others have said creeping buttercup.
Well I have done it again! Checked the forecast and no rain until late in the day. Great I can do some washing and put it out. Yes you know what...
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