A frosty reception
Geranium ‘Ann Folkard’ In my post on a moment of observation last week, I mentioned that I was going to start a daily walk around the garden. This is both to encourage myself to get out there, even if only …
Winter Garden
Photo essay: snowdrops & other winter delights at Hodsock Priory
Our annual snowdrop pilgrimage saw us to return to Hodsock Priory this year (last year we visited Colesbourne Park), bringing our friends J-P and Kate with us. Although it was a rather cloudy overcast day and bitterly cold, this didn’t …
Garden visit: Anglesey Abbey (photo essay, 3rd visit)
I have previously written about the winter garden at Anglesey Abbey, in February 2012 and March 2011. Kevin’s mum lives in Cambridge so yearly visits can usually be made. We only missed 2013 as we were busy preparing to move …
Garden visit: Anglesea Abbey (2nd visit)
The winter walk includes many trees and shrubs that give wonderful winter colour: hamamelis, cornus, viburnum, betula and prunus Anglesea Abbey is well known as one of the best winter gardens in England. I’ve visited before and I’ll visit again. This …
Garden visit: Anglesey Abbey
Along the winter walk It is frequently claimed that the winter garden at Anglesey Abbey is one of the best in the country. I heartily concur. I’ve visited it several times over the last few years, and it never fails …