fran m's Journal

Terra Nova stowaway, id please

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This plant appeared in a  plant from Terra Nova last year.

No flowers developed, so maybe this year ;-))

Would love a name as I really like the leaf shape.

Cherries

Cherries

The Morello cherries are covering the tree. Amazed at the amount of them, time will tell if they develope over the summer, here's hoping.

Thanks again Jacinta.

Tweaking

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I am now starting to tweak  certain areas of the garden.

One area that needs a bit of planning is the Japanese area. It only has a small planting area, so I need to get it right.

Some pots will be added but they will be the easy bit.

Will be leaving well enough alone for the summer, changes will happen in Sept/Oct.

The Trials and Tribulations of seed sowing.

The Trials and Tribulations of seed sowing.

I bought a wonderful plant last year, Angelica 'gigas', not fully hardy so saved and sowed seed and hoped for the best.

A few weeks back I saw the first signs of life and was really happy. Lots of seedlings grew and only the other day I said I must pot them on.

This evening I went to do just that, but the seeds were dead or dying. I could not believe the state of them.

Went investigating and found one single vine weavel grub, RIP and the rest etc etc .......

One tiny seedling was left, it had to be the runt of the litter, but if this matures into a full plant it will make my gardening year.

Sorry about the photo quality but I was so annoyed I never checked it when I took the photo.

Rant over,

all is well with the world ;-))

Continuing on the yellow foliage

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I reall love this display of yellow grasses.

I took a chance when planting them, by putting them together, but I like the impact. (can't beat the effects of a 'have a go' gardening)

On first glance you can't see the difference, but with closer inspection the difference is clear.

The grass in the middle I can thank JoanG for, it has come on great, thanks again.

Tanacetum aureum

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I bought this last week at Russborough but left it in the car and it was not mentioned in the journal.

I am really developing a love of foliage colour for the garden here. The foliage can add all year interest to any area.

Despite been forgotten about for a week, I will be finding a prominent position for this one  in the garden very soon.

Elizabeth, please note

Elizabeth, please note

You will be so pleased to hear that, Sanguisorba 'pink brushes' is showing new growth and  I'm delighted to see it do so.

I take it you are having issues commenting on journals, but I will take it you will be as happy as I am.

LOL

Seedhead

Seedhead

The seedhead of Pulsitilla is nearly as interesting as the flower itself.

Rhodo name needed.

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I only have the one Rhodo here. It was in my Dads garden in a very sad state when I found it at the side of a shed.

Have slowly nursed it back to health over many years.

Would really like to get a name on this one.

Wish I was there

Wish I was there

Have a great day in Blarney everyone, looks like it will stay dry for most of the day for ye.

The lads in the photo are happy in their more shaded home for the summer, mind you, these lads are always smiling.

Enjoy.

Best laid plans

Best laid plans

I was all set for a full day in the garden today.

Sadly other things cropped up. I did manage to take some photos at lunchtime.

Two hours were managed this evening, and were enjoyed totally. Back to work tomorrow, so it will be evenings again till next week.

Hope you like the photos.

Nothing sad about this one.

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Despite it's name, Geranium Mourning Widow is a real beauty.

Pink and Blue

Pink and Blue

I like this mixture,

had thought of removing them a few years back,

glad I didn't.

Last one, I promise.

Aquilegia

Don't want to overdo the Aquilegia theme but I like this one.

Not sure if it was a gift or a selfseeder but I like the colour and it's a new one here for sure.

I caught a Leprechaun

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and I even got it's Gold.

Aquilegia, Leprehaun's Gold is in full flower now.

I love the leaf on this one.