Been busy shoring up the holes in the hedges at Clayhanger. The neighbours goats decided to strip all the Willow we had planted inside protected areas.They had mobbed the fencing to gain access.Have re-enforced the field fencing and put a dead hedge behind it which included Hawthorne to deter them.Got to back now and do …
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Lakeside Ninita
A couple of photographs of Lakeside Ninita, a nice grower across between a mini and a small. The 2 plants in the second photograph shows a small Ninita which has been kept in more sun and been bonsaied compared to the normally grown one.
Refreshing award winning Hosta
Refurbishing this Hosta Lakeside Babyface that got planted 2 and a half years ago in this mug. This was also the Hosta in the Mug, which won the Bellman Memorial Cup at Taunton Flower Show in 2022. The pot was absolutely full, so we split it and refreshed the compost to freshen everything and re- …
Shrewsbury Flower Show August 2024
Just had a few minutes before going back to watering and feeding. Had a wonderful time at the Shrewsbury Flower Show, Friday and Saturday. Nice to see Vicky from New Forest and Paul from Brookfield Plants there, and catch up.The people were extremely welcoming and lovely to talk to. Lots to see, and Tom from …
Taunton Flower Show 2024
Well as finally promised here is the collection of photographs of our display for the Taunton Flower Show 2024. Hope you enjoy.
Hosta and Hemerocallis Society AGM 2024
Yesterday I attended the British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society AGM held at Broadward Hall Gardens, Shropshire set in beautiful countryside. Where our hosts Caro and Anthony were most gracious and allowed us to spend time in their walled garden containing The National Collection ofHistoric English-bred Hemerocallis.Caro gave us a fascinating presentation about the history and …
Hay Making July 2024
Well if you were wondering why we have been a bit quiet, it is because we have been making hay in the 3 and a half field. We got more hay then I had anticipated 410 small bales! This is the first time I have made hay for 30 years, so a little tired now. …
Axe Vale Show June 2024
Here at the Axe Vale 2024 show for the second day. We had a good day yesterday met loads of lovely people, and had many a good chat about Hostas, slugs and snails.
Sowing Seeds in June 2024
Well, I thought I would finally sow the meadow seeds. Looked at the weather forecast, and it looks damp for the next few weeks. Temperatures are more like spring than summer. Since the 5 acre had been cut for silage, it was the right height for chain harrowing, hand sowing, and finally, chain harrowing over …
Royal Bath & West Show May 2024
Here is our display for the Royal Bath and West Show May 2024. I just want to point out that the Golden Hosta is Golden Gate which we managed to make really gold this year.