A few photos of plants in the garden this evening 1.Valeriana officinalis, a number of these have self-seeded, I like their structure and flowers. 2. Geranium ‘Orion’ is a sociable plant mingling with the foliage of Cornus alternifolia ‘Argentea’, while it does not flower as long as G. ‘Rozanne’, I do value it for itsContinue reading “Photos From A May Night”
Author Archives: Ciaran Burke
I love my job!
Working in a large garden centre, I am the Head of Horticulture in Johnstown Garden Centre, is a fulfilling occupation for me. Many people assume that being surrounded by plants all day, and answering customer questions every day, that when I go home that the last thing that I want to do is go outContinue reading “I love my job!”
Sea Kale – Crambe maritima
Crambe maritima is such a stunning plant in May and June, when the white blooms are produced. Afterwards it is a very attractive foliage plant throughout the summer. Check out the video above to see the plant in the garden as it is right now.
Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’
I love to see the frothy white blooms of this dark leaved variety of the wild cow parsley. They sway and swoon in the breeze, one metre high, forming a layer like a billowing cloud below the mountain tops of larger shrubs, shadowing the lower growth of late summer perennials. When they finish flowering inContinue reading “Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’”
View from a Rhododendron
Some views of the garden taken this morning before I left for work. The yellow flowered shrub is Rhododendron ‘Belkanto’. Rhododendrons require acidic soil conditions, in our garden however, the soil is the opposite and alkaline. This plant is grafted on a rootstocks called Inkharo and sold under the brand name Easydendron®. When grown onContinue reading “View from a Rhododendron”
Mexican Fleabane
Unique, charming, and versatile If you’re looking for a plant that’s not only beautiful but also easy to care for, look no further than Erigeron karvinskianus. This charming little plant, also known as Mexican fleabane or Santa Barbara daisy, is a versatile addition to any garden. Erigeron karvinskianus is a low-growing, spreading perennial that isContinue reading “Mexican Fleabane”
Pruning Penstemons
I grow a number of Penstemons in the garden, they are evergreen shrubby perennials, they flower from early summer and continue into autumn until the first frosts. Each Spring, I cut them back, usually mid April or end of the month. Cutting back last year’s growth allows the new shoots from the base to developContinue reading “Pruning Penstemons”
Ciaran The Gardener 