Monthly Archives: April 2019

Top Ten April Blooms.

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Chloris

Choosing just ten top blooms at this time of the year when ‘proud, pied April dressed in all his trim‘ struts the garden is an impossible task. Every day there are new blooms to enjoy. My winter garden is beautiful … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday. Magnolia Magic.

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Chloris

  Really, magnolias should be at number one on my Top Ten April Blooms list because I am crazy about them, but I have been enjoying these six for a couple of weeks now and it is time to celebrate … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday. The Last Trumpets.

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Chloris

Sorry if the title sounds a bit apocalyptic but we are coming to the end of the Narcissi although there are a few jonquils still left to open. I brought out my daffodil vase for the last airing of the … Continue reading →

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Down the Primrose Path.

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Chloris

I adore primroses. My season starts with the big blowsy ones in the greenhouse in February. Of course they are garish and probably not hardy, but they give welcome colour in the dreariest season. But these are just winter baubles, … Continue reading →

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