It is brown, barely visible, one has to look closely and bend down to examine the small flowers, thin and sinuous, like a dark rodent tail, almost hidden by the foliage. I think it is fabulous, Asarum probiscidum. The green flowers of Primula ‘Francisca’, ruffled and clustered on short stalks, pretty, not showy. Snowdrops, GalanthusContinue reading “Getting in touch with your inner designer!”
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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”
Photos from Dillon Garden- 8th June
I actually felt a bit funny walking around the garden at first, then I realised what was wrong. No camera! No, I did not forget it. When working with a tour I don’t have time to set up my tripod etc. All my photos from this trip will be taken with my iPhone. It willContinue reading “Photos from Dillon Garden- 8th June”
Dublin airport direct to Dillon Garden
So far it has been dry. We met all the group at Dublin airport and then went straight to the Dillon Garden in Ranelagh. Val Dillon welcomed and entertained us with his humourous stories and then he put the kettle on for tea and coffee. We all went to the garden. In the garden HelenContinue reading “Dublin airport direct to Dillon Garden”
Ciaran The Gardener 