gardening – Ciaran The Gardener

Cape Mallow Does Not Rest

Anisondontea capensis, a remarkable evergreen plant, thrives both indoors and outdoors. It grows over 1 meter high and wide, with year-round flowers. Low-maintenance, it requires occasional pruning and regular watering. Ideal for containers or garden beds, this resilient plant is a beautiful addition to any landscape. Keep an eye out for it in May.

Hellebores are not boring.

Helleborus x hybrida, or the Lenten rose, is a tough yet beautiful perennial that thrives in winter and spring gardens. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and dappled shade, while requiring minimal maintenance. With proper care including watering, feeding, and pruning, it rewards gardeners with delightful blooms in various colors, adding extraordinary charm to any outdoor space.

13 Favourites Month by Month

As the calendar flips to another year and we prepare to embrace the wonders of 2023, let me begin by wishing each one of you a sprouting, blooming, and delightful Happy New Year! May it be a year where your gardens radiate vibrancy and your love for gardening proliferates to newer dimensions. With the breakContinue reading “13 Favourites Month by Month”

Still lots of colour in The Pylon Garden

Late November and lots to admire in the garden.

Gold At The End Of A Rainbow

A Golden Planting Scheme with Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’ and Carex oshimensis ‘Everillo‘ In gardening, creating a captivating planting scheme requires careful consideration of various elements. One essential aspect is the foliage of the plants. Today, I want to shine a spotlight on two extraordinary plants: Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’ and Carex oshimensis ‘Everillo’. These plants notContinue reading “Gold At The End Of A Rainbow”

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Emergence into a misty evening

The soft mist is relentless, fine droplets rapidly dancing against my face. My initial reaction is to quicken pace, my mission is to retrieve something from my van, the destination a whole 50m away. Just as pull the zip up to its full collar limit, and I grimace in annoyance at the wet world, gentleContinue reading “Emergence into a misty evening”