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• Leaves and a Cat Curiosity

  

  A few days ago I featured a few blooms. This time it will be a few leaves and a cat interlude in between... I love it when Schefflera taiwaniana throws out... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Blooms and a Few Curiosities

  

  Okay, it's not quite bloom day meme time yet but I couldn't resist posting a few pics of plants currently in bloom in the garden, plus a few curiosities as well. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• In the Morning Light

  

  The other day I was muttering to myself that as much as I love summer, one thing that I do miss about the spring over it is the softer lighting. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Non Exotic Interlude

  

  So we needed to add a few more goldfish on the raised pond by the bottom patio to give it a bit more impact. The resident goldfish there, although very healthy... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• The Garden in July

  

  Its the middle of a heatwave at the moment, and overall the garden does seem to enjoy the warmer weather, although the extra watering takes sooooo much longer. Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Pimp My Deckie

  

  Some of you may recall us mention a challenge a while back to customise a deck chair, Out There Interiors are running a competition to customise one of their... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Hampton Court Show Gardens 2015

  

  Time to have a wander through the show gardens at Hampton Court. With the show having its 25th anniversary this year we were expecting a high standard of show... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• RHS Hampton Court Flower Show Celebrates 25 Years

  

  This year marks the 25th year anniversary of the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show. And this year, much like in previous years the show was grand as ever! Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Not Much Left Now!

  

  As we enter summer and the growing season continue to progress (yes, even when summer solstice has just gone past) the potted plants under cover tend to also... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Jungle Days

  

  With the summer months the jungle part of the garden takes on its usual lush appearance and so far this year it seems better than ever. Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Labelling Solution

  

  To label a plant or not, that is the question... Actually I've asked and explored that question before. And now I'm revisiting the topic again, this time on a... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• The Blues Are Looking Good

  

  So many plants are looking great at the moment that it's difficult to choose which ones to highlight first. But on my way to feed the fish yesterday I got struc... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Come Dine With Me?

  

  Mark set me a two part challenge at the weekend, to build him a table with a planting area. Ok, so far so good, the second part was to recycle timber we had in... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Patio of Discontent

  

  Our top patio (or terrace as a friend insists), the part of our garden that we are least content with. You would think that with it being nearest to the house i... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• First of June Blooms

  

  I got inspired by Loree's latest blog post sharing her first of June blooms so here's a few of ours... Magnolia laevifolia (syn. M. yunnanensis) The buds look... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Went Out For a Pot, Came Home With a Plant

  

  Just typical isn't it? Especially if you're a plant lover and spot a bargain! So today we went out in search of several tall glazed pots to go on the top patio. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Time to Be Creative

  

  One of the things I look forward to at the start of the summer season is the stage dressing of the garden. This is such a fun thing to do and an opportunity to... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Hail and the Jumping Agave

  

  Do you have any gardening superstition? I don't but I think I'm starting to develop one. That is that I must be careful when cutting and repotting Agave... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Win Tickets for Gardeners World Live

  

  Gardeners World Live is on again at Birmingham NEC from 11-14 June. We have 3 pairs of tickets to give away, for Thursday 11 June, Friday 12 June and Sunday 14... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING

• Three Days of Bliss

  

  Bank holiday weekend, three days off from work and potentially three days of bliss. And it was especially as we didn't make any plans beforehand apart from... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2015 DESTINATIONS, GARDENING