…another good new magnolia flowering for the first time. Magnolia ‘Watermelon’ Magnolia ‘Sybille’ – new to the Burncoose catalogue but less distinct and impressive. Magnolia ‘Sybille’ Magnolia ‘Sybille’ Magnolia ‘Angelica’…

…(Michelia) ‘Eternal Spring’ is a cross between M. laevifolia and M. maudiae ‘Eternal’. Strangely devoid of leaves but the flowers and new shoots are fine. A new entry for the…

…the large order packing shed. A new rainwater collecting tank The new roof of The Copper House is nearly finished. The new chimneys stand out well. new roof of The…

…COVID in New York. Ninety-nine percent of COVID deaths in New York State also had underlying illnesses. If you do not have a chronic condition your chances of dying from…

…More plants in flower (and one deado) in the new Amelanchier plantation (ex Starborough Nursery). They only flower for a shortish period but are certainly different in flower and new…

…acre woodland garden with a huge newly restored walled garden attracting 100,000 visitors a year. Lots of new planting and vigour from the Head Gardener, Claire Woods MBE. The Castle…

…its best. Rhododendron ‘Tinner’s Blush’ Rhododendron ‘Tinner’s Blush’ Interesting new growth on Huodendron tibeticum. Huodendron tibeticum Huodendron tibeticum Also interesting new growth on Sassafras tzumu. Sassafras tzumu Sassafras tzumu Sassafras…

…Colour coding a new magnolia hybrid above the Old Kennels. Colour coding a new magnolia hybrid Isla and Jaimie beside the new magnolia. Isla and Jaimie Under a seedling Magnolia…

…has come out much more slowly. Rhododendron crassum Rhododendron chapmanii full out in a week as well with new growth. Rhododendron chapmanii Rhododendron ‘High Sheriff’ at its superb best. Rhododendron…

…here. big leafed rhododendron A newly planted Abies delavayi with good new growth. Abies delavayi The Pheasant Eye daffodils on Hovel Court Road still good in May and, as usual,…