…farmer at Summer Lodge, for 27 years. His granddaughter, Rebecca flew him down to Newquay as his Christmas present and they stayed in the Rabbit Warren. John Whitehead John Whitehead…

…speedily.1961 – FJW Donkey Shoe Robusta is ½ out. Some flowers collected for R.H.S. Giganteum, Hookerii, Grande, Mary J, Rosemary W, J Pickthorn, J.C.W.. Mag campbelli and robusta, and Golden…

…Blandford’ Camellia ‘Mary Pickthorn’ is still not out yet (C. saluenensis hybrid). Liriodendron tulipifera by the 4-in-Hand on a drab morning. Liriodendron tulipifera This young Camellia sasanqua ‘Narumigata’ broke off…

…on rhododendron flowers that were only just new out. Typical rain damage on rhododendron flowers 2023 – CHW The registration of Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Pickthorn’ has now been accepted…

…Rhododendron edgeworthii is a stunner. Rather better than our own ‘BertsOwn’ a similar but less striking edgeworthii hybrid. RHODODENDRON johnstoneanum ‘Double Diamond’ RHODODENDRON johnstoneanum ‘Double Diamond’ Rhododendron johnstoneanum ‘Double Diamond’…

…Guy Hands Gemma Arterton & John Hill Gemma Arterton & protea ‘Little Prince’ John Hill from Burncoose Nurseries, Gemma Arterton, Gabby Evans from the Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme, Charles Williams…

…‘Seattle Trident’ Quercus palustris ‘Flaming Suzy’ (gift from John Vernon). Quercus palustris ‘Flaming Suzy’ Crataegus wattiana with berries. Crataegus wattiana Severe deer damage to the trunk of Quercus ‘Belle d’Aquitaine’….

…hemsleyi ‘John Bond’ Sorbus hemsleyi ‘John Bond’ Philadelphus purpureomaculatus. A dwarf growing form. Philadelphus purpureomaculatus Cornus kousa var. chinensis in the Isla Rose. Cornus kousa var. chinensis Cornus kousa var….

…vases of flowers outside the front door Two wonderful vases of flowers outside the front door A nice arrangement of camellias in the hall too. camellias in the hall John…

…Burch’ unusual but not that different really. Liriope ‘John Burch’ Liriope ‘John Burch’ Erica x williamsii ‘Ken Wilson’ in full flower. I need to do more research at home on…

…A visit to Tregrehan: Back at Caerhays. Roy Lancaster and Mike Nelhams underneath Magnolia ‘Sir Harold Hillier’. Magnolia ‘Sir Harold Hillier’ John and Isla. John and Isla Lizzie and Sue…

…sempervirens ‘John Clayton’ Lonicera sempervirens ‘John Clayton’ Mahonia hartwegii. Mahonia hartwegii Mahonia hartwegii Mahonia hartwegii Pittosporum illicioides var. angustifolium. Pittosporum illicioides var. angustifolium Male and female catkins on Carpinus fangiana….

…of the flowers. Rhododendron thompsonii Rhododendron thompsonii Camellia reticulata ‘John Hunt’ with the largest flower of any camellia I have ever seen. Here with Michael. Camellia reticulata ‘John Hunt’ Camellia…

…and subsequently at Scorrier House. John Williams senior (1753-1841) and his son, John Williams junior (1777-1849), were largely responsible for creating the superb mineral collections at those two residences in…

…that spectacular. Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Gold Rush’ Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Gold Rush’ Pseudopanax laetus with its tiny white flowers not quite yet open. I watched a video today in John Marston’s garden…

…up with both Serena and John and was son of the identical Gilly who was run over on the main road at Burncoose circa 13 years ago while off on…

…John Burford has made and replaced the metal fencing at The Vean which was smashed down last winter by a falling branch from a pollarded Quercus ilex. John has a…

…on Camellia tsaii – earlier than usual. Camellia tsaii Looking good today at Burncoose in the nurseries and gardens: Abutilon ‘John Thompson’ Abutilon ‘John Thompson’ Plectranthus effusus var. longifolius Plectranthus…

…the garden from wartime neglect. His entries in the diary from 1940 record his competitiveness in flower shows and his knowledge of plants. JCW 1897-1939 John Charles Williams (known as…

…a name but my father always refused partly because taking it to Vincent Square to try to get an award was a lot of hassle. Others, including Roy Lancaster, John…