Today has been glorious and too good a day to spend indoors - especially here on the west coast of Scotland, an area notorious for its wet climate. So I took a wee stroll round my tiny plot with my camera at the ready. The first thing I spotted was this auricula. Years ago the Under Gardener built an auricula theatre so that I could indulge my passion for these little beauties. Sadly, this is the only one I have - our local garden centres/nurseries don't seem to cater for auricula lovers. However, this one rewards me with it's pretty crimson and cream flowers year after year. Here are a few more of the flowers in bloom now.
Bellis in a window box |
Wallflower among the poppy leaves |
Pot grown Pieris Forest Flame |
This Pieris has never had so much blossom on it - truly the best it has ever done in the 13 years it's been growing.
Red/white striped tulip |
Sadly, I've forgotten the name of these tulips but they have survived in a pot over the last three very harsh winters. We have lost another pot and I do mean lost - I've looked all over the garden and it's nowhere to be seen. I suspect the Under Gardener got carried away with some over zealous clearing up in the autumn : (
Golden Hop |
And last but not least - our wildlife corridor.
The wild flower border |
If you've got this far, thank you for staying and I hope you enjoyed seeing my blooming garden!
Take care and good night.
8 comments:
What a delight Elizabeth, I have just taken a picture yesterday of my young Apple tree, its only 2yrs old this will be its 3rd summer we got 11 Bramleys 1st yr, 24 last year and this year who knows as we cannot believe the amount of blossom on it. It looks Beautiful, Thanks for sharing your lovely spot with us xx
Wow! what gorgeous pickies Elisabeth thanks so very much for sharing...love them all..Shaz in Oz.x
I love Pieris ...all of them ...never remember the names but I feel it is a plant that gives great pleasure in most of the seasons ...I have 3 different ones.... adore the scent of wallflowers too
Lovely photographs Elizabeth. Isn't it lovely to see how Spring has really sprung now :o)
Jackie xx
Beautiful, beautiful flowers Elizabeth. Thank you so much for sharing. The wildflower border is gorgeous too :)
Thank you for your lovely blog comments. Can't wait to see your scraplings. Have fun & a wonderful Easter. Gez.xx
I wish you luck grave hunting next year ....I did that a few years back but had no luck. I fyou have not been to Fife before ,I am sure you will fall in love with it as soon you cross the water. Loch Leven in close to where you are going ....have only been there once as I dont drive ...it is beautiful.
stunning pics elizabeth.you have a really beautiful garden :D
xx coops xx
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! I love gardens, flowers, wildlife and your garden looks like a treasure trove of beautiful specimens of nature. THank you so much for posting these pictures, it is so lovely to see people's gardens springing into bloom.
Hugs
Carrie
xxx
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