…Magnolia obovata Magnolia obovata The views back to Kennedy Castle and the round lake. The views back to Kennedy Castle The views back to Kennedy Castle The views back to…

…itself and avoided all Americans which was not difficult in torrential rain. Blarney Castle and Gardens Pseudotsuga menziesii at the entrance in full maturity. Pseudotsuga menziesii Blarney Castle Blarney Castle…

…Castle to plan further planting in the Carlisle Garden and at Croxton Park around the three lakes. Belvoir Castle Belvoir Castle Belvoir Castle Belvoir Castle A trip in the sun…

…flower on Zantedeschia aethiopica. Zantedeschia aethiopica 2022 – CHW Caerhays Castle, in Cornwall, has won the inaugural Historic Houses Collections Award, sponsored by Dreweatts. Caerhays Castle collections award – Courtenay…

…Castle which dates from the 1430s. West Harlsey Castle West Harlsey Castle West Harlsey Castle Buddleia ‘Pink Delight’ beside the castle remains. Buddleia ‘Pink Delight’ Buddleia ‘Pink Delight’ 2020 –…

…George’ The castle facing south. The castle facing south The coronation rose garden which is largely unchanged. The Coronation Rose Garden This is where the King wanted his long herabcous…

…the wisteria pruning article though. Old wisteria at Penrice Castle Old wisteria at Penrice Castle Old wisteria at Penrice Castle Old wisteria at Penrice Castle Paeonia ostii – a tree…

…‘Magnolias at Caerhays Castle’ My new book ‘Magnolias at Caerhays Castle’ Scaffolding for storm damage roof repairs at The Barton. Scaffolding for storm damage Swimming pool update – completion at…

…Castle Gardens were not open today.The Courthouse by the castle gates. The Courthouse And the pub by the courthouse! Pub by the Courthouse Click here to see the rest of…

…grand opening A fleet of Tuk-tucks to ferry visitors the church. A fleet of Tuk-tucks Bouncy castle. Bouncy castle The start of the 5km race. The start of the 5km…

…Our planting below the Hermits Walk The castle preparing for an Amy Whitehouse (look alike) pop concert. The castle The David Austin rose garden has been completely replanted. The David…

…of the castle from the top of the Abies yesterday. A view which we are never likely to see again. picture which Kel took of the castle 2023 – CHW…

…castle Rainbow over the castle 2024 – CHW Storm Bert gave us a nasty weekend but it was a SW wind so thankfully little damage in the garden. The water…

…reticulata ‘Dream Castle’ Camellia reticulata ‘Dream Castle’ Camellia reticulata ‘Dream Castle’ First colour showing on Magnolia ‘Caerhays Surprise’. No frost damage! Magnolia ‘Caerhays Surprise’ Camellia ‘Ivory Chalice’ is a good…

…better colour but that would be obvious favouritism! Magnolia ‘Black Tulip’ x M. ‘J.C. Williams’ 2023 – CHW A visit to Belvoir Castle to place out 250 rare and unusual…

…the castle. Cattle Our first plant of Mallotus japonicus now has ifs flowers out and I can confirm that these are male flowers on a male tree. Mallotus japonicus Mallotus…

…the castle banks so we can get them cut at long last. As you can see the cyclamen are being smothered. knapweed seeds Vitis coignetiae has turned red earlier than…

…repairs as the castle window painting nears completion. Strangely a five minute radio interview with Radio Stoke about how to grow magnolias! Clematis armandii with, as usual, a few autumn…

…of hours) to the outskirts of Newcastle crossing the A1. He survived and the lump on his foot from the bite was there until his death. A wonderful innings from…

…inundation. One bridge has floated 200 yards Camellia japonica ‘Konronkoku’. Camellia japonica ‘Konronkoku’ First flowers out on the 123 year old Camellia japonica ‘Lady Clare’ on the Castle wall by…