4th April

…perhaps see here. Camellia reticulata ‘William Hertrich’ Camellia reticulata ‘William Hertrich’ Camellia reticulata ‘William Hertrich’ Magnolia ‘Rose Marie’ x Magnolia ‘Black Tulip’ has three flowers coming out. Small but not…

5th March

…Camellia reticulata ‘William Hertrich’ has sprung open today. Camellia reticulata ‘William Hertrich’ Camellia reticulata ‘William Hertrich’ We cut two flowers from Magnolia campbellii for the film crew. Just look at…

5th July

…This Alchemilla mollis was planted here for Serena’s wedding a year ago. Alchemilla mollis The Sweet William are splendid in many colours. All self-sown. Sweet William Sweet William The first…

11th March

‘William Hertrich’ Camellia reticulata ‘Lasca Beauty’ is just opening. Camellia reticulata ‘Lasca Beauty’ Camellia reticulata ‘Lasca Beauty’ Rhododendron ‘Mrs J.C.Williams’ is just opening. Rhododendron ‘Mrs J.C.Williams’ Camellia ‘Dream Castle’, which…

18th March

…Certificates (FCC) were awarded to Magnolia ‘F.J. Williams’ and Camellia x williamsii ‘Caerhays’. Royal Horticultural First Class Certificates (FCC) were awarded to Magnolia ‘F.J. Williams’ Our other entries of camellias…

20th November

…is nicely out now by the Rockery. Camellia x williamsii ‘J. C. Williams’ Camellia x williamsii ‘J. C. Williams’ First proper flowers on Rhododendron mucronulatum. Rhododendron mucronulatum First flowers this…

24th February

…on a young Magnolia ‘F. J. Williams’. Magnolia ‘F. J. Williams’ Magnolias through the arch after another couple of days of strong southerly gales. Magnolias through the arch The new…

4th March

…Morning News today. Magnolia ‘Delia Williams’ on the lawn before the artist arrived. Magnolia ‘Delia Williams’ Magnolia ‘Delia Williams’ Magnolia ‘Delia Williams’ Magnolia ‘Delia Williams’ Magnolia ‘Delia Williams’ Magnolia ‘Lanarth’…

3rd July

…Jesse married my grandfather William, the younger man on the right. The other photograph is of Tom with me, in about 1952-1953. My father was William’s son, and spoke fondly…

3rd March

…Zealand Magnolia ‘Lanarth’. New Zealand Magnolia ‘Lanarth’ A newly planted (in full sun) Rhododendron williamsianum with myopex overlaid with bark mulch to keep it moist. Rhododendron williamsianum Rhododendron williamsianum Rhododendron…