29th May

…glomeruliflora Philadelphus melanocalyx Philadelphus melanocalyx Astrantia ‘Gill Richardson’ Astrantia ‘Gill Richardson’ A closeup flower of Aesculus wilsonii on our stand. Aesculus wilsonii Watsonia humilis on Penberth nurseries’ stand. Watsonia humilis…

9th April

…colour changes as the flower fades. Rhododendron ‘Queen Wilhelmina’ Rhododendron ‘Queen Wilhelmina’ Rhododendron orbiculare x ‘Richard Gill’ – leaves of orbiculare but not the flowers. Rhododendron orbiculare x ‘Richard Gill’…

16th December

…three more fungi identified (hopefully correctly) by one of the nursery staff: Golden Needle Golden Needle Split Gill Split Gill Turkey Tail Turkey Tail 2020 – CHW First buds opening…

10th May

…was one of the parents of all the Gill hybrids of old. These magnificent trees with creamy or red flowers still grace the top of the garden here but many…

21st April

…first Gill Hybrids to show. This is what we call Rhododendron ‘Mrs Butler’. Rhododendron ‘Mrs Butler’ Rhododendron ‘Mrs Butler’ More lining out of young rhododendrons in the much extended Rookery…