For some time now I have been meaning to talk about our Evergreen Honeysuckle which is in in our Cheshire garden. Having lived in Aberdeen for an extremely long time we had never seen an Evergreen Honeysuckle, well I had … Continue reading →
London Pride, I didn’t buy it or plant it, the truth is, it was (handed down to me) Performance in our garden In all the years we spent in Aberdeen, we never did have London Pride in the garden. Surprisingly, … Continue reading →
Clematis Montana Mayleen, we had this one in Aberdeen growing up through a Rowan tree in the back garden. Performance in our garden As you would expect, Clematis Montana Mayleen is thriving in Cheshire, every bit as much as it … Continue reading →
Oh no! not another white flowering shrub. Sorry, cant help it, this Daphne Eternal Fragrance is a total beauty. Performance in our garden Well, we had this shrub for a few years, planted in a pot in our Aberdeen garden. … Continue reading →
Our Osmanthus Delavayi performed well enough grown in a container in Aberdeen. Overwintering it in the greenhouse was unnecessary. Here in our Cheshire front garden, we have just planted it directly into one of the borders. I have to admit … Continue reading →
Everyone loves Primula Vulgaris. Our native Primrose has possibly been the subject of fellow bloggers more often than any other plant. I will put in my tuppence worth here, not only because I am very fond of this plant but … Continue reading →
Looking for a reliable white Heather for the garden? Erica x.darleyensis Ada s. Collings is unlikely to let you down. This Heather is said to grow well in soil which is either alkaline or acidic, quite unusual for Erica’s as … Continue reading →
Chaenomelis x Superba Crimson and Gold. I spotted this one below in a neighbours garden. Glad I am getting into the habit of having my camera in my pocket. Flowering on the 19th of February, which is several weeks ahead … Continue reading →
The Berberis Ottawensis Superba which was in the front garden of our Aberdeen house made a bold statement. Previously I just let it grow to its own devices, when it reached nine feet tall I decided to shape it up. … Continue reading →