20th December

‘Hinomayo’ is already out in parts which is not that unusual but this is a real flush tempered by some hail damage which has browned some flowers. To think we…

31st May

…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 did then pinch…

30th November

…x veitchii. Camellia japonica ‘Lady Clare’ Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ has its first early flowers as it usually does in December. Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ 2023 – CHW Nearly a frost last night and…

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

…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 Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ The bluebell crop has superseded the primroses on the…

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

…today. Rhododendron ‘May Day’ Rhododendron ‘May Day’ Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ is now full out. A month later than usual although I did show a few odd flowers appearing in February before…

2nd January

…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 are…

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

…1986 – FJW The latest year seen for some time. Hinomayo just coming. Camellias by no means over. Flowers hanging on well in cool weather. Saw first swallow. 1929 –…