Aquilegia land
Thursday, 08 May 2014
by caroline
The aquilegia has to be one of the most delicate, pretty and breathtaking little flowers that you can find. Beautiful little wispy bells of soft colours that fit into my “vintage” palette so well. They come out at a perfect time of year… the daffs, primroses and tulips have died back, Ok the bluebells are
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Chelsea Physic Garden early in the flowering year
Friday, 11 April 2014
by caroline
Chelsea Physic garden is always worth a visit and I wasn’t disappointed today. One or two fabulous Spring flowers and a lot to come I can see. The main herbal garden and Garden of World Medicine has had a complete overhaul. I don’t think it is to everyone’s taste, possibly a bit dated but I
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Spring is definitely here in Battersea Park
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
by caroline
Never underestimate the pleasure of walking round a London park. We really are very good at our parks and as a plant lover there’s lots to see. We have dogs so we are always walking, walking, walking but never seem to get bored when there is Richmond Park, Hyde Park and Battersea Park within easy
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West Dean and Battersea Park crocus overload!
Thursday, 27 February 2014
by caroline
I spent yesterday at West Dean gardens – dare I call it the second day of Spring? The first being when I went to Battersea Park at the week-end… Both garden and park were absolutely glorious, both with a glut of crocus. West Dean, near Chichester is home to the Edward James Foundation known for
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Battersea Park in the Springtime!
Sunday, 23 February 2014
by caroline
Once again Spring comes round. We NEVER thought it could happen after all this rain but the smallest ray of sunshine has started the buds opening and the ground giving way to tiny shoots pushing through.. nature doesn’t give up. At this time of the year some of the most unassuming plants suddenly take centre
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Beautiful spring flowers
Wednesday, 19 February 2014
by caroline
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A spot of Spring sunshine… look at what it has done – at last!
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
by caroline
Dare I say it? Is there a spot of real Spring in the air or am I too early? Perhaps we’re still expecting more rain or snow even but in the meantime I’m allowing myself a little spot of excitement as there is nothing like a crocus to make one think that Winter is on
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Iris reticulata ‘Gordon’
Monday, 03 February 2014
by caroline
Very exciting to come across this beautiful little iris at the Chelsea Physic Garden as my maiden name was “Gordon” – what a little sweety
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Anemone coronaria ‘Mr Fokker’
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
by caroline
Anemone coronaria ‘Mr Fokker’ Anemones are hardy tubers and naturalize easily in good garden soil, spreading their early-spring cheer in the ephemeral garden under bare trees and shrubs that later leaf out. These daisylike blooms feature thin, silky petals that quickly disperse in the breeze after flowering. A colour range of white, sky blue, pink
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Iris ‘Jane Phillips’
Monday, 27 January 2014
by caroline
Family Iridaceae Tall Bearded irises are herbaceous rhizomatous perennials to 70cm or more, with flowers 10-20cm across, bearded on the falls, in late spring and early summer Iris ‘Jane Phillips’ is completely stunning – it is the colour of the lightest blue eyes and is an herbaceous perennial growing to the height of 1metre
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Ixia Hogarth or wand flower
Saturday, 25 January 2014
by caroline
Ixia Hogarth or wand flower If you need a colourful addition to a flower bed that gets hot afternoon sun, you might want to try growing Ixia bulbs. These plants (corms) are commonly called wand flowers, cornflowers or African corn lily plants. Ixia wand flower thrives in the hottest and sunniest areas of the garden,
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Amelanchier lamarckii as described by Caroline Garland
Tuesday, 29 October 2013
by caroline
Amelanchier lamarckii or Snowy mespilus or Juneberry Family: Rosaceae Amelanchier are small erect deciduous trees or quite large shrubs with an open habit and showy white flowers in early spring.. They have red to purple fruits and have bronze-tinged young leaves turning orange and red in autumn. It is elegant and delicate. It grows eventually
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