22nd December

…the gravel. We have already lifted and potted a large number in case of frost. Echium seedlings Zantedeschia aethiopia still in full growth and untouched by frost. A big contrast…

16th December

…the Ginkgo biloba fell as the sunshine caught the frost. They literally crackled to the ground. Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo biloba Frosted Zantedeschia aethiopica. Frosted Zantedeschia aethiopica An immature pigeon squab…

2nd October

…but, in terms of mycology, rather more so. description description DISCHLORIDIUM LAEENSE DISCHLORIDIUM LAEENSE You seldom see ripe seed heads on Zantedeschia aethiopica as here. Zantedeschia aethiopica A nice lot…

11th December

…now full out. pale form of Camellia saluenensis pale form of Camellia saluenensis pale form of Camellia saluenensis Zantedeschia aethiopica untouched by the frost. Zantedeschia aethiopica Surprisingly still a few…

4th March

…of snow The Zantedeschia aetheopua which had one early flower 10 days ago is now reduced to a pile of ‘mush’. Zantedeschia aetheopua The lepagenas are however untouched by the…

12th May

…delavayi Zantedeschia aetheopica in full flower already and quite pickable if we were going to Chelsea in a week or so. Zantedeschia aetheopica Barry Humphries (of Dame Edna and Sir…

26th April

…special outside the front gate and well worth its place and name. Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ Acer palmatum ‘Orange Dream’ This Zantedeschia aethiopica has featured in the diary this year…

13th May

…lilies (Zantedeschia aetheopica) full out already and perhaps cuttable for Chelsea? Arum lilies Arum lilies Quite a few days recently of first ever flowerings here. Now Juglans ailanthifolia has some…