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  • The White Spirea

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    We have a “Blue Spirea” (Caryopteris x Clandonensis) as well as a white Spirea in the garden. The white is “Spiral x Arguta” and is also known as “Foam of …

  • Bergenia – Elephant Ears

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    The people who lived in the house before us had planted Bergenias (affectionately known as “Elephant Ears”) in the border by the house in the front garden. The soil here …

  • Freaky Tulips

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    This tub of somewhat innocently named, Tulip “Red Riding Hood”, looks anything but. Strange leaves streaked with red like some kind of carnivorous thing. I’m sure that I’m subconsciously steering …

  • Spring in the Garden

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    In the last week or so, I can definitely feel spring in the air. Although we now have flowers throughout the whole year, the garden looks best in spring – …

  • Wisteria Buds

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    I am very excited at the moment because yesterday was the first day that I took a good close look at the wisteria – one of my favourite plants – …

  • The New Banksia Rose

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    I’ve been gardening for a while and I’m really into my plants. There are some that I like, some that I don’t, some that I want to fill my garden …

  • The Original Clematis

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    I have three Clematis plants in the garden: Clematis Something Clematis Miss. Bateman Clematis Something Else Clematis Something is dead, I bought it small, planted it in a shady spot, …

  • I’ve decided…

    by Sunil
    by Sunil

    I always hear “uh oh” every time I suddenly stop and announce, “I’ve decided”. Well, “I’ve decided” on a couple of things for the garden this coming year: I will …

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