25th July

…yet of flowering. Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana Pimm’s and some alcoholic Mexican concoction made from the juice of agave leaves was served in the…

29th July

…Kniphofia caulescens Kniphofia caulescens Canna ‘Bonfire’ full out. Canna ‘Bonfire’ Canna ‘Bonfire’ Canna ‘Bonfire’ Even larger and more mature flower heads on two more dying Agave americana. Agave americana Agave

22nd February

…as you could possibly imagine. Agave americana and Fascicularia Agave americana and Fascicularia Chamaerops humilis showing no worries either. Chamaerops humilis Agave americana ‘Variegata’ with a fraction more shelter. Agave

8th July

…admired this in full flower last year. Aristolochia californica Some of the huge agave were untouched by ‘The Beast’ but not others! agave agave agave The lovely Grevillea johnsonii is…

23rd July

…Mexico in stunning full flower. The best thing by miles in Ventnor this week. Agave salmiana var. crassispina Agave salmiana var. crassispina Agave salmiana var. crassispina Puya species ‘RH 2961C’…

5th July

…stems before they die. Agave americana Agave americana Agapanthus ‘Whitney’ was a standout white form which they had for sale in their tiny and not very exciting sales area. Agapanthus…

28th May

…correct name. Aeonium arboreum (?) A newly erected sculpture which overloaded the telehandler. sculpture Agave ovalifolia which looked very appealing as a plant to sell. Agave ovalifolia Neil with his…

10th July

…loads of rabbits and inadequate guards. Stunted, dieback and bark all gnawed as you can see. magnolias magnolias Greenish lizards under the agave plantation. lizards Agave americana in flower at…

17th July

…House visit to a third day. We have finally arrived at the annual planting at the front of the house. Agave and Yucca set the scene. Agave and Yucca Agave

21st July

…idea of the identity of this Agave in flower? Agave – unknown Agave – unknown Maackia amurensis has interesting bark. Maackia amurensis Nothofagus nitida is not one we have growing…