…recognised as an Ehretia by its ‘raspy’ leaf. This was a gift from Windsor – John Anderson a year ago. Ehretia macrophylla Ehretia macrophylla Zanthoxylum coreanum with buds coming and…

…Acer tegmentosum ‘Joe Witt’ at Donkey Shoe. This was named after Joseph Witt, former curator of Washington Park Arboretum in Oregon. A gift from John Anderson. Acer tegmentosum ‘Joe Witt’…

…today as Cotoneaster salicifolius ‘Pink Champagne’ but we were given it by John Bond at Windsor under the first name. Cotoneaster x watereri ‘Pink Champagne’ Cotoneaster x watereri ‘Pink Champagne’…

…Serena and John’s in-laws are invited but Johnny’s mum is sadly ill again so they cancel but we do briefly see Sue and Martin, who is also unwell. Nevertheless the…

…or Rhododendron lutescens perhaps) could begin to match this. 1981 – FJW New Crassum x John hybrid shows promise. 1897 – JCW Ponticums and Laburnums at their best. Peonies (herbaceous)…

…praecox Eucalyptus mannifera var praecox Eucalyptus mannifera var praecox 1999 – FJW Wet but warm September. Sasanqua both pink and white well out. 1988 – FJW Richard John Williams walked…

…a nice scent. This is not out yet but John Bond, former keeper of the gardens at Windsor, said this is the true form of ‘Narumigata’ and the plants sold…

…After two overcast drizzly days a pleasant walk around the garden with Isla Rose, John and Katie.Schizophragma integrifolium on the top wall is full out over a month early. This…

…not look good from the outside. The inspection with the Churchwarden, Captain John George, now complete and we need to write up a Faculty to get planning permission from the…

…the side door is now nearly full out but no scent as yet in heavy rain (again). Daphne bholua ‘Jacqueline Postill’ Foul day. Shooting cancelled to attend John Laity’s funeral…