by Elizabeth Cairns | Jan 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
In those depressing grey days since Christmas it has lifted my spirits to walk round the garden and spot the emerging snowdrops. Several old friends have shown themselves already. Three Ships was flowering in early December and Mrs Macnamara was not far behind. To our...
by Elizabeth Cairns | Nov 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
November again! My least favourite month with absolutely nothing to recommend it. This year it has started off with nothing but grey skies but it is so mild that the garden is full of colour which is some compensation. Cyclamen hederifolium are looking wonderful and i...
by Elizabeth Cairns | Jul 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Late July and the the continuous rain and cloud which has spoiled so many outdoor events has been wonderful for the garden. Everything has flourished in the warm damp atmosphere, which is quite unlike out usual arid conditions. The growth has been remarkable though...
by Elizabeth Cairns | May 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
After this last winter of endless rain at long last we have had a few days when the sun has shone and there has been no wind. Time to look around. This garden is usually very dry and to have so much rain in April and May has been a bonanza really and resulted in...
by Elizabeth Cairns | Feb 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Snowdrops are gleaming in the garden now in time for our NGS open days tomorrow and Sunday 3rd and 4th February. i rather think some are flowering early this year perhaps because of the warm weather in December. Whatever the reason they are now looking wonderful and...
by Elizabeth Cairns | Jan 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
A few warm days and suddenly there they are – masses of them – their grey-green spikes pushing through the cold earth. It is extraordinary how one can be looking for favourite ones and see nothing there and then, almost as if a light had been switched on...
