Acers in Autumn
1st September 2020. It’s overcast here in Dungarvan and there has been light overnight mist. Seems like a good time to continue with a few
September 1, 2020
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Hebe ‘Rhubarb AND Custard’
Tuesday, 25th August 2020 I bought three Hebe Rhubarb & Custard plants back in April 2020, and planted them near the roses. They have settled
August 25, 2020
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Japanese Maple Seiryu
My Seiryu is just turning three. Sounds vaguely like a proud dad informing his mates down the pub about his daughter’s upcoming birthday! My Seiryu
June 16, 2020
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Hebe ‘Rhubarb & Custard’
The logical deduction is that I can now buy more plants and still save money.
June 11, 2020
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Greenfly on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens
I sure hope they’ll give me iPad or tablet when I’m in the nursing home 2050 so I can look back on my gardening.
June 4, 2020
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Sorbus Acuparia
I hope to care for these lovely trees for quite a while, and leave it to someone else to sit in their shade some fine day long in the future. He or she might even write about it.
May 27, 2020
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Marigold from 2016
This photograph goes way back to the summer of 2016. I cannot remember much about that summer but I remember taking this. It is one
February 3, 2019
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Cheering Up My Monday #7: Shaggy Ink Cap
17th September 2018. Last Thursday I cycled the off-road Waterford Greenway with my wife. We had a fantastic day and a very tasty lunch on
September 17, 2018
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Beauty Berry Profusion
I think profusion is a very lovely word. I had this beautiful shrub until the snow of March 2018. Unfortunately, along with 5 other plants,
September 9, 2018
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First Daffodil
I just had to record this! Can you believe it? First daffodil on November 28th. It’s Narcissus Paperwhite Ziva You can follow my garden updates
November 28, 2016
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Geranium: An Excellent Garden Plant
I have bought geraniums most years, for as long as I can remember because they are one of my favourite flowering plants. I tried growing
November 10, 2016
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Ugly Looking Cactus
This might look like an ugly fecker, but it’s definitely not. It flowered during June, July and August and the tiny flowers were the most
September 29, 2016
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Lady Rozanne in Blue
While many summer plants are very much past their best, the gorgeous Geranium Rozanne is flowering still. Geranium Rozanne is one of the top plants
September 17, 2016
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Four Things You Will Learn About Onions
The onions are safely stored for later in the autumn. We can look forward to stews, shepherd’s pies and roast mixed vegetables (not all together)
September 13, 2016
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Fuchsias
I have a few new fuchsias to add to the collection. 1. Fuchsia Mrs. Popple, (x2) probably one of the most popular. I planted them
September 3, 2016
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Marigolds
Starting off with one of my favourite photos, from 2007! I love growing marigolds. My mam grew them in our garden, as did many others
August 29, 2016
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