Nature has blessed us with an incredible diversity of plant species. When it comes to enhancing the beauty of our surroundings, few things can rival the charm and elegance of carefully chosen plants. Let me tell you about these three captivating plant varieties: Nipponanthemum nipponicum, Photonia X fraseri ‘Corallina,’ and Phormium ‘Chocomint.’ Red If youContinue reading “Red, White, and Chocolate”
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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”
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…
Admired plant
This is Asarina scandens, much admired by students on the home study course at one of the regular garden visits to National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin in Dublin. It is a tender perennial herbaceous climbing plant. It always self seeds into the old stone walls at the bots where in trails downwards. It can growContinue reading “Admired plant”
Ciaran The Gardener 