10th January

…in New Trees. Not listed as evergreen but Tom Hudson has had it in full leaf at Tregrehan in December. Carpinus kawakamii Carpinus kawakamii Carpinus kawakamii Camellia x williamsii ‘Celebration’…

28th January

…‘Cinnamomum Candy’ Camellia ‘Cinnamomum Candy’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Celebration’ now covered in flower. A sport of ‘Donation’ from Trewithen. Camellia x williamsii ‘Celebration’ Magnolia ‘Todd’s Forty Niner’ has not moved…

19th April

…on this nicely shaped plant for the 100 year celebration we hope. another sinogrande Rhododendron praestans also on Rookery Path is full out and too far out for the Saturday…

30th May

…to think after two happy (part) days at Burncoose celebrating with the staff with a little pink fizz (36 bottles for 24). No London traffic or weekend wedding celebration noise…