31st May

…nest on the drive. An amazingly intricate structure. I first found one of these in the Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ clump outside the yard as a child and I am afraid I…

20th December

…when lifting the wheel chair. Very jolly lunch afterwards.Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ is already out in parts which is not that unusual but this is a real flush tempered by some hail…

7th March

…larger trumpet. Nature at work. It will be interesting to check when I pictured them out last year? Narcissus Mr Julian Narcissus Mr Julian Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ is now full out…

17th April

…Michelia x foggii ‘Jack Fogg’ Michelia x foggii ‘Jack Fogg’ What a sight the Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ makes through the arch! Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ The bluebell crop has superseded the primroses on…

1st March

…of the large azalea ‘Hinomayo’ by the Top Lodge are still dormant but the third is approaching its best. azalea ‘Hinomayo’ The view through the arch is improving day by…

24th April

…Day’ is just out and a very much darker colour than Rhododendron ‘Elizabeth’ which may be more popular and widely grown today. Rhododendron ‘May Day’ Rhododendron ‘May Day’ Azalea ‘Hinomayo’…

2nd January

…flowers on ‘Hinomayo’. Azalea ‘Kirin’ A darker form of Rhododendron mucronulatum just out by the fernery. Rhododendron mucronulatum Rhododendron mucronulatum One forgets that Deutzia multiradiata is evergreen. Deutzia multiradiata These…

15th April

…it seems to get. Boquilla trifoliata A very elderly Azalea ‘Babeuff’ out just outside the back yard. Azalea ‘Babeuff’ Azalea ‘Babeuff’ Azalea ‘Blushing Bride’ just out by the Azalea ‘Hinomayo’…

17th May

…on well. Azaleas excellent. A few casualties from the great plant out, but the vast majority held up. 1986 – FJW The latest year seen for some time. Hinomayo just…

7th February

…opened a lot more in four days. Looking good beside the Azalea ‘Hinomayo’. Magnolia campbellii seedling 2021 – CHW A cold east wind is coming and possibly snow even for…