Rachel's Journal

D'ont know, but the epimedium flowers are like that before they open so maybe it's still there. 

Beautiful photo, no rain here yet but very overcast garden definitely needs it. The cocoa mulch really sets plants off well it's so rich looking in colour

Have'nt seen the talk on epimedium but mine survived fine in the coldest part of the garden? I did have one that dissappeared for two years only to find out it was'nt dead but eaten for two years by rabbits!! Unfortunitly the rain has halted progress on mt strawberry sowing which if it doesnt break today will have to be planted in the rain! The cocoa bark looks great by the way, did you manage to stretch it out all across the whole garden?

I'm very envious of that unbelievably neat border!!!! I need to get weeding! Dont give up on plants, they may still come through.

Maybe they're just delayed then, Margaret. Thanks.

Thanks, Geraldine. It does set the plants of nicely. I find myself reluctant to take photos where there is no mulch.

I don't have rabbits (touch wood), Bill. Hope you're not forced out into the rain.

I only show the neat borders, Periwinkle. I only have about a quarter of the West Garden sorted so far.

Beautiful photo Rachel, so neat! Hope your epimedium show, the leaves are lovely too even if you dont get the flowers this year, leaves on mine just coming.

Rachel, your cocoa mulch looks fab, great colour against the grass, so neat too!

The dishonest of taking a picture from the best angle shocks me Rachel :-) I'd never do that.. given up on strawberry planting till tomorrow

Look like all my Michauxia tchihatcheffiiis is gone,i left pots outside,silly me...

 Leaves was different like to astilbe.

Shame about that Liga it happens to us all left grasses outside three days ago lost a few but at least I know now which ones are hardy!!

Rachel, gorgeous photo.

I'm sorry, Liga. You had a few losses last winter then!  It is very disheartening. Lets see if my Michauxia comes up.

Thanks for the cocoa compliments : )

Ah,it is ok Rachel,my own fault,lesson for next seasson,do not leave all plants in pots,when they not protected from over watering...

  I love how to look yours flower beds,now i'm getting bit jealous..:))

:)