27th April

…Hall are the best things that I have seen yet. I saw a very splendid Lulworth seedling at A. Tulips all open here. Auklandii shows colour. 1899 – JCW Altaclarence…

21st April

…appear properly. I first saw this at Altamont Garden in Ireland. Syringa pinnatifolia Syringa pinnatifolia The next batch of rhododendrons to line out in Higher Quarry Nursery. next batch of…

14th February

…leaves laurel leaves A windblown twig from the Trevanion Holly on the drive for identification. I had earlier thought it might be Ilex altaclarensis ‘Balearica’ but it is also pretty…

15th June

…Apothecary’ ‘The Apothecary’ Beside the altar a magnificent ‘Transport’ with a cart and unusual but effective combinations of Hosta, laurel, ferns, chrysanthemum and Alstroemeria. Beside the alter ‘Smithy’ St Michaels…