…They last only a couple of days and even less in this strong warm east wind. The three outer sepals recurve as, it would seem, in all Manglietia. Manglietia chingii…

…on the warmest day of the year so far. Debregesia longifolia in flower. A most peculiar shrub. Debregesia longifolia Debregesia longifolia Corylopsis in the walled garden but which one? Corylopsis…

…has never occurred before. The suppliers of the UV film said we could wash off the lichen blobs with warm water which we did today in the rain. It looks…

…bring me a still warm dead squirrel with blood on the back of its head and neck. Exactly as a stoat or ferret would kill a rabbit. This is not…

…Easter Sunday news not with something peaceful, warm or nice. In fact it was an unproven story (by their own admission) based on hearsay from a few doctors. The story…

…up or their insurers remains to be seen. Quite a row to come I expect and a pity we do not have a picture of the wrecked roof.Welcome warm rain…

…it is far from warm with a N.E. wind. Today a trip around Area 27, the end bit of Kennel Close. Abies fraseri with male catkins and perhaps the start…

…time to give you all a quick preview of some of the key plants which we hope to feature. This year has seen a warm, mild, and frost free spring…

…warm and vibrant February where the garden came to its absolute magnolia best. A year ago we were in the throes of The Beast and everything was doom and gloom….

Next Day > < Previous Day CONTRIBUTORS: FJW 1955-2007 CHW 2015- JCW 1897-1939 CW 1940-1955 2024 – CHW Warm, sunny and mild. Another likely frost casualty is the large Acacia…