Growing tips for the self-pollinating Skimmia Japonica Temptation There is no question about it Skimmia Japonica Temptation is a gem of a plant. Flower buds fully open mid-April on Skimmia Japonica Temptation … Continue reading →
I am always on the lookout for perennials which do well in pots Aruncus dioicus is definitely one of them Here it is below absolutely thriving in a plant pot and positioned in the border of our back garden in Cheshire. … Continue reading →
Prunus Laurocerasus Cherry Laurel Prunus laurocerasus (Cherry Laurel) It’s not exactly a shrub that may grab your attention. However, it can be very useful. … Continue reading →
Dodgy title, elements of truth Well, it’s not curtain twitching in the true sense. However, if neighbours spotted me they may think, well dodgy! Really, it’s only about me taking pictures of the garden from indoors. From our bedroom … Continue reading →
Container-grown plants in our Fife garden In our Aberdeen garden pots and baskets were generally all about annual plants. Here in Fife, the garden is much smaller. The borders are jam-packed. The only way to compensate was with the use of containers. … Continue reading →