27th November

…are out. Nothing on the others. ‘Cornish Snow Michael’ is usually a fortnight earlier than ‘Cornish Snow’. Camellia ‘Cornish Snow Michael’ Camellia ‘Cornish Snow Michael’ Camellia taliensis flowers largely blown…

16th April

…reticulata ‘Lila Naff’ Camellia reticulata ‘Lila Naff’ First flowers out on Rhododendron ‘Michael’s Pride’ below Donkey Shoe. Rhododendron ‘Michael’s Pride’ Rhododendron ‘Michael’s Pride’ Magnolia ‘Mighty Mouse’ flowering better than ever…

30th June

…Caerhays for a medlar tree planting ceremony on the bank opposite the front door. The master and clerk wear their ceremonial chains of office and past masters have special ties….

19th December

…the petals. The ‘Michael’ refers to Charles Michael who bred this cross and was Head Gardener here until 1955, (C. cuspidata x C, saluenensis) Camellia ‘Cornish Snow’ Camellia ‘Cornish Snow’…

3rd March

…intact flowers though. Magnolia ‘Lanarth’ Magnolia ‘Lanarth’ Magnolia ‘Lanarth’ Magnolia ‘Bishop Michael’ just coming out properly. What a colour! Magnolia ‘Bishop Michael’ Magnolia ‘Bishop Michael’ The original Magnolia ‘Caerhays Belle’…

17th January

…fallen flowers on the path as a results of the strong winds. Camellia x williamsii ‘Beatrice Michael’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Beatrice Michael’ 2022 – CHW First solitary flower on Camellia…

9th January

…2017 – CHW Camellia x williamsii ‘Beatrice Michael’ full out at Tin Garden but the flowers have been bruised by rain. Camellia x williamsii ‘Beatrice Michael’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Beatrice…

18th February

…to cut into the trunk. The rabbit and roe deer guards remain in place. Removing tree ties from Matsumae cherries Magnolia ‘Bishops Michael’ just starting in Rogers Quary. Magnolia ‘Bishops…

31st August

…Jaimie & Michael mark out the site for a new 10,000 litre water tank beside the Orchid House Nursery. This would be connected to the old church supply and gravity…

3rd July

…often self-ignited). Click here for photo 1 and photo 2 From: Graham Webb Sent: 05 May 2020 12:19 To: Caerhays Enquiries Subject: Tom Michael photos Good morning, The article in…