What's looking good February 2024

'Oh what a beautiful ( dry) morning ,Oh what a beautiful day'

28C in my greenhouse!



Things are definitely stirring from their winter slumber.



Dogwood glowing in the sun, photo doesn't do it justice unfortunately.

 

those Camellias are gorgeous. Remind me what the nodding beauties are?

 

Are you referring to my post Vicky?

If so then thanks, I love seeing the Camellias blooming.. so uplifting at this time of year, fills you with optimism that Spring is not far off now.

Do you mean the Hellebores ?? Love them too....well to be truthful I love all blooms, especially at this time of year. I also planted lots of new ones this year , despite being only babies I noticed a bud on one of them too...might not come to maturity though, have to wait and see.

 

Yes I was. Doh, Hellebores. too hot here for them me'thinks,

Munch and I sat out front earlier in the sun. Just a couple of views ...

 

Looking fabulous Vicky.


I've had all the Geraniums out for a feed and bask in the warm sunshine this morning, I took a lot of cuttings last year and they have done so well over the Winter, probably helped by it being such a mild one so far.....that's done it now, shouldn't have said that!

 

Sieved some more compost added Perlite to some for more sowing...... 2 more trays done this afternoon.

 

They look good and healthy. I love Geraniums/Pelargoniums ...just can't get used to calling them that!

 

Oops wrong thread for my last post...oh well never mind .

 

Had a bit of sun today so the crocuses were out.

 

Camellia MAGNOLIFLORIA

 

Viburnum blooming ...

 

Crocus tommasinianus in yesterday's sunshine.

Galanthus nivalis under trees

Self seeded Crocus tommasinianus in grass

Anemone blanda and Ficaria verna (was Ranunculus ficaria)


The Anemone blanda has self seeded from an original planting of a dozen or so under the trees.
The snowdrops and crocuses have spread from initial plantings some 30 years ago.

 

Azalea Helmut Vogel in full bloom now ...

 

Beautiful, I love the subtle shading.

 

I think they look like little Carnations, my favourite flower (Freesias come a close second).