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
Dear Tvman,
Your garden looks great! Looks like all your hard work was productive. I liked your raised beds they are so good for keeping out the weeds and easier to garden.
Looks like all your hard work was productive. Your strawberries are amazing.
Spring and summer are so wonderful for gardening.
Stay safe and be well.
I have enclosed a photos of my Kauai garden that were promised some time ago.
Hi Friends
Site is up and running again, I was really wanting to show you this Dicentra, or its common name is Bleeding Heart and you can see why when you look at its beautiful little flowers. Enjoy.
Tvman xx
This clematis (one of about 6 in various parts of the garden) is flowering profusely against a trellis to the right of my garage door. I usually cut it down in the winter to about 6 inches off the ground, which concerns my wife but it ALWAYS grows back. I forgot this past winter which is why it's hanging over!
See you soon
Tvman xx
