Category Archives for Spring
Dancing Aquilegias
– auf Deutsch lesen – As you know, I am fond of opportunists. Plants that have made their home in my garden, and move about from year to year, finding a suitable space to grow and flourish. I love the … Continue reading
Viburnums: a must-have shrub for every garden, for every season
– auf Deutsch lesen – At long last spring is really on the way. This year it has been unusually slow to get going due to the low temperatures. The three days of warm weather have finally pushed the vegetation … Continue reading
Herbaceous Paeonies
– auf Deutsch lesen – One of the main symbols of early summer is the Peony (Paeonies). Since weeks I have been observing the attractive foliage as the plants slowly emerge in spring. The new shoots and leaves display many … Continue reading
Iris
– auf Deutsch lesen – Although the Narcissus are still flowering, and the tulip season is only just coming into full swing, I did spot the first bearded irises flowering already. They are not the first to flower though. The … Continue reading
What to do and look out for in the garden in May
– auf Deutsch lesen – These weeks are my absolute favourite time of year. During this cold, slow spring. each plant group has its moment of glory, making way for the next as it fades. I always think of it … Continue reading
Regal Crown Imperials
– auf Deutsch lesen – No spring flower is more impressive than the Crown Imperial: Fritillaria imperialis. Long a feature in oriental gardens, they have been a focal point in western European spring gardens since the 16th century when it … Continue reading
Daffodils for Easter and other bulbs!
– auf Deutsch lesen – These really are the most exciting weeks of the year. Every day I am greeted by new encounters in the garden. These spring delights happen overnight. Where a few days ago there was just bare … Continue reading
