Category Archives: Uncategorized

THE FINAL DAY AT BLOOM 2011 -TOLLING BELL AND MADNESS BEGINS

4 pm. A bell rings, sounding like a the teacher ringing the end of lunch time, but it is the start of the exhibitors displays sell off in the floral marquee. The thronging crowds are in a frenzy. Plants are being pointed at, pulled at, stand owners prodded. Rare delights are removed and sold, specialContinue reading “THE FINAL DAY AT BLOOM 2011 -TOLLING BELL AND MADNESS BEGINS”

Blooming temptations- Floral Pavilion at Bloom

The last day approaches, Bloom 2011 is nearing the end. We really enjoy doing our stand at the show, not only do we get to meet lots of  keen gardeners but we also get to catch up with our friends from the nurseries. There is always a great camaraderie between the participants at Bloom, sharingContinue reading “Blooming temptations- Floral Pavilion at Bloom”

IN THE TRANQUIL CENTRE OF THE WATER’S EDGE- BEST IN SHOW GARDEN BLOOM 2011

Our second day at Bloom. We started by doing what should have been doing at the end of the day. Imagine sitting in a sunken garden under blue skies surrounded by greenery and tranquility, beauty and liquidity. Hanna paddled in cool water, well at least the soles of her feet caused ripples in the shallow flow that ranContinue reading “IN THE TRANQUIL CENTRE OF THE WATER’S EDGE- BEST IN SHOW GARDEN BLOOM 2011”

Day in the Botanic Gardens

I have had a great day with some students in the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin. Paeonia rockii in flower, flowering ash, Fraxinus ornus, in bloom and Spanish bluebells flowering under Laburnum trees. Looking superb! Here are a few pics I took with my phone…

Cashel House- The Final Day of the Course

It was raining during the night. When we woke, Hanna pulled back the curtains, the sun light came flooding into the room. Through the branches of the tress in the secret garden it created twisted silhouettes and golden rays. We had just had an excellent night sleep, the quiet of Cashel Bay wraps your sleepContinue reading “Cashel House- The Final Day of the Course”