Between trying to weed, (while avoiding the bees) clearing the remaining winter debris, feeding & pruning the clematis that have already budded, trying to finish the seed selection and ordering … it has been a busy time. Spring is here…there may still be cold snaps but we are on our way. Above, scenes from the Bothy and [...]
Archive for February, 2012
THE CUTTING GARDEN
Posted in Bulbs, Cutting flowers, tagged cutting garden, daffodils, narcissus, Tete a Tete on February 26, 2012 | 8 Comments »
HGTV INTERVIEW
Posted in Companion Planting, Garden Design, Garden Rooms, Shrubs, tagged hedges, HGTV, HGTV interview, privacy on February 21, 2012 | 9 Comments »
Read all about it, my interview with HGTV…. All about hedges and their usefulness. http://www.hgtvremodels.com/outdoors/natural-fences-increase-your-homes-privacy-with-plants/index.html
THE WORDSWORTH MEADOW
Posted in Bulbs, Garden Design, tagged daffodils, living garden, SPRING, Wordsworth Meadow on February 19, 2012 | 3 Comments »
“For oft’ when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood They flash upon that inward eye…” The meadow is a moment in time. The living garden, evolves…. the daffs fade… this moment is gone. One looks forward to this annual ’happening’ with much anticipation and it is celebrated with much wine. Spring has arrived! “I gazed -and gazed- [...]
HELLEBORES
Posted in Cutting flowers, Groundcovers, winter garden, tagged Double Hellebores, handsome foliage, Hellebores, Helleborus orientalis, Heronswood's Party Dress Strai, Landscape value on February 15, 2012 | 4 Comments »
Hellebores are by far the most important perennial in all the garden. These are the widely grown Helleborus orientalis . They form a carpet among the camellias and under the hydrangeas. Stunning when they bloom, they exhibit handsome foliage all year-long and are tolerant of the shade the hydrangeas provide during the summer when many are hidden under their foliage. [...]
THE DAFFODILS
Posted in Bulbs, Garden Design, tagged bulbs, daffodils, narcissus, Wordsworth Meadow on February 10, 2012 | 8 Comments »
The Wordsworth Meadow is in full glory. The very first time I looked at this property, before I saw the interior of the house, I imagined this area flooded with sweeps of Daffodils “fluttering and dancing in the breeze.” It was a privet and wisteria jungle that took me months to clear. Then the planting [...]
CAN IT BE ….SPRING?
Posted in Camellias, Companion Planting, Flowering Trees, Garden Design, Outdoor Living Spaces, Shade Gardening, Shrubs, Small trees, tagged camellias, circle of friends, daffodils, Daphne odora, spiraea Fujimo Pink, SPRING on February 6, 2012 | 4 Comments »
I can’t believe I went from this.. to this in one day!! How wonderful to be back in Georgia, where it appears we are in full-blown spring…. The gardening to do list grows daily as the overwhelming season is upon us. Trying to separate the list into A) what will make an impact in the garden [...]
