28th April

…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…

Irish trip April 2018

…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

5th April 1897 – 2020

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…

19th November

…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…

16th August

…West Harlsey Castle West Harlsey Castle West Harlsey Castle Buddleia ‘Pink Delight’ beside the castle remains. Buddleia ‘Pink Delight’ Buddleia ‘Pink Delight’ 2020 – CHW Still in Daphne’s garden but…

April 2024 Ireland Trip (Day 1)

…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…

23rd April 1897 – 2020

…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…

26th March

…‘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…

25th April

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…

16th June

…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 race Morris dancers in the back…

12th September

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

17th September

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

26th November

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…

30th March 1897 – 2020

…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…

27th February

…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…

6th August

…back grazing in front of 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…

19th August

Next Day >< Previous Day 2026 – CHW (images to follow) A visit to East Harlsey Castle Farm. Laura and her son. With Granny Fiona. The view from the new…

13th September

…to harvest the knapweed seeds on the castle banks so we can get them cut at long last. As you can see the cyclamen are being smothered. knapweed seeds Vitis…

25th September

…never ending series of minor leadwork repairs as the castle window painting nears completion. Strangely a five minute radio interview with Radio Stoke about how to grow magnolias! Clematis armandii…

7th November

…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…