2nd January. I was trying to keep my spirits up this morning by assessing what is looking good in my garden. I have variegated golden and green shrubs which always look sunny even when its dull. Some red cornus stems though they need some light to bring out the colour.
Several plants are still holding their coloured autumn leaves. A container has two very lush clumps of diascia foliage. Cant believe it has survived the frosts.
Primroses are in flower in a few places and the winter heathers are beginning to colour up. Outside my front door is a variegated holly with lots of berries, surprised the birds haven't taken those.
But no blue sky - there was a glimpse earlier but it's gone now. I have two nice winter gardens near me at Mottisfont and Hilliers Arboretum which have influenced my choice of plants over the years. Used to be favourite visits to cheer me up this time of year but both seem too daunting to attempt now.
Tessa
Beautiful I love Poppies 
FINALLY one of my plants I ordered at the start of April has arrived! Apparently there's another one from this company now in the post as well, and from another company my whole order it seems. So 2 more plants and 2 sets of corms I think! Exciting!
So my first sweet pea flower is almost open!
My wisteria is getting bigger and bushier every day, it even has a climber at the back!
Some wild flower seeds in bloom
The broom is smelling fabulous, just in time for the lilac fading, and it reminds me of the walks in Scotland we did every Sunday in the hills!
Then there's the newbies, waiting to head out into the death bed - hopefully not to die! lol
Lass
xx
I have no medical training, everything I post is an opinion or educated guess. It is not medical advice.
Blimey Tvman
Looks exhausting but fun
X
Flowerlady,
I can confirm that it is exhausting! Fun? Not just right now, every bone in my body is sore. By tomorrow lunchtime I might be able to walk without pain
I have made (along with my wife) all the beds except the smallest one planned, I'm running low on compost just for topping up. It's to be 2ft 3in wide, 5 ft long and 2-3ft deep. So nearly there.
The bottom photo shows one bed which is 10 ft long 2ft 3in wide and 3 ft deep.
On the left are onions, centre are shallots and to the right are garlic. You'll be able to work out which leaves are what from the above description.
The photo below is my strawberry bed. Keep busy and happy Flowerlady.
Take care and stay safe Flowerlady
Tvman xx
Looks great, also looks a lot of work
