26th August

…insects eat? Updated by Julie at Forgecom – stick insects love privet, also rose and hazel leaves.2015 – CHW Why is Hydrangea ‘Blue Wave’ at its absolute best when all…

3rd August

…‘Sheila’Not unlike ‘Love you Kiss’ once full out but this pink lacecap is one of the more improved and newer forms which stands out as being a bit different to…

9th April

…a decent small tree of circa 15-18ft in height. Michelia ‘Mixed up Miss’ Magnolia ‘Tropicana’ at its best with the full mixture of colours. Love it or loath it? It…

22nd April

…a ‘normal’ year are listed as being corona related. The BBC and the new labour front bench absolutely love this.However:1. Hospitals are refusing to admit patients from care homes2. Doctors…

10th April

…but improved Leonard Messel. Mauve flowered branches on white Azalea ‘Pakestrina’ Non gardeners love a puzzle and there is no better example of ‘sporting’ in azaleas than the clump of…

7th April

…gate have popped out into flower. We live in the jobsworth era where Defra and the National Trust just love miseducating the public about ‘invasive’ plants. Spanish bluebells (like rhododendrons)…

31st March

…of love not to mention expense! magnolias in the game larder magnolias in the game larder magnolias in the game larder 2016 – CHW The contractors are setting up at…

11th February

…x Betty Jessel First Love cylindrica Hohman J.C. Williams x Apollo John Bond Katja Landner Lilac Chalice virginiana Ludoviciana Melon Sky Peter Dummer Purple Breeze Purple Eye Purple Star Rose…

13th February 1897 – 2020

…from New Zealand with a multitude of tiny ivory white prickles as seen here. Asia fell in love with it but I am not so sure! Rubus squarrosus Rubus squarrosus…