by Elizabeth Cairns | Apr 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Although it is still cold at night and we are suffering from a persistent north/east wind the garden is starting to bloom and everything seems to be a week or so earlier than last year. Our magnolia Heaven Scent was certainly flowering two weeks early and thank...
by Elizabeth Cairns | Jan 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Masses of our snowdrops are flowering and looking so wonderful. it is always a great relief to see our old friends re-appearing and even more so when last year’s expensive purchases emerge from winter’s cold grip.I had forgotten how stunning Ivington Green...
by Elizabeth Cairns | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Despite the cold weather early this January our snowdrops are well ahead and several of the loveliest are already flowering. Lapwing, which is one of our favourites with its intriguing markings visible without the need for close examination, is now in full flower and...
by Elizabeth Cairns | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Our NGS open days will soon be upon us Saturday and Sunday 7th and 8th February 11 – 3.30 so we are working hard to make ready. in the course of pruning the lovely rose Rosenstadt Freisling i couldn’t bear to throw the wonderful hips away so put them in a...
by Elizabeth Cairns | Jun 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
in spite of the continuing lack of rain (only 2.5 inches since the beginning of April) the roses are looking wonderful and there is colour everywhere. Sometimes plants have seeded into brilliantly clashing mixes as with the Poppy Laurens Grape with its delicious wine...
