More little things that please...

 

This pretty little plant has been with me for about 4 years. I kept the label so that I wouldn’t forget its name! I also kept it in its pot because it was doing so well. This year I repotted it. Next year, who knows!

It’s name: Anemone obtusiloba.

Family: Ranunculaceae

It’s a rare alpine plant and it’s actually native to the mountain regions of Pakistan, Burma, Nepal and Tibet. It sits happily in its shady spot. Meanwhile...

This little spot is full of interest. The mini narcissi are particularly lovely...they are extra teeny tiny and much smaller than the Tete a Tete variety. I think they are called, ‘New Baby’.They seem to get on well in the company of the Auricula.  The other thing I noticed is that they flower much later than other narcissi.

I admit to buying these Nemesia from a delightful nursery called Plant World, near Newton Abbot.These are way ahead of the plants that I’ve grown from seed and they do add a very welcome splash of colour to an old pan and a rusty chair!

At the same time, I purchased these trailing Geraniums...and they are doing a fine job already.

Finally, I think I’ve had more Violets in flower than ever before in this garden! Purple and white.These seem to have come from nowhere! And the flowering season has been a long one.

Raised bed love!

 

I’m pretty new to raised bed gardening but I have to say that I’m quite enjoying it! 😄

We have five raised beds, which my other half made for me a couple of years ago...and he did them properly...so they are sturdy and nice and deep. 

 You would, of course, think that five would be plenty! 🤣

In one, I have Rhubarb, Strawberries, Roses, Onions....and Nasturtiums!

In another, I have Sweet Peas, Pot Marigolds...and Nasturtiums.

In another, I have Mangetout, Radish, Sweetcorn, Lettuce, Dwarf Sunflowers ...and Nasturtiums!

And in another... I have Dahlias, Sweet Williams, Cosmos, Gladioli, Penstemon, Sunflowers, Sweet Peas in the middle...and...yes, you’ve guessed...Nasturtiums!

I’ve planted Nasturtiums in every bed as I thought they’d look lovely trailing over the ends!

And as for five raised beds...I think I need more..and this has now been negotiated! 😂🤣👏

Banks, shady places and excitement!

  

A year ago, this bank was just a pile of earth! Isn’t it amazing how nature creeps in and takes over? Obviously, we have planted a few things such as the Erigeron Karvinskianus, otherwise known as Mexican Fleabane. However, we call it ‘Devon Daisy’ in our neck of the woods!

My biggest delight is the Ragged Robin, which I grew from seed last year...it’s incredibly easy to grow from seed and I have another ‘batch’ in the greenhouse waiting to be pricked out!

Around the pond area are all sorts of Primula...and I’ve made a note to find some different varieties and add to these.

Also growing well is the Pink Campion...

And growing rather too well is the Greater Celandine ( Chelidonium majus)...it spreads like wild fire BUT it provides much nectar for insects. Amazingly, this plant is not related to the smaller celandine, which is a member of the Buttercup family. The Greater Celandine is a member of the Poppy family.

On the opposite side of our garden is a ‘shady area’ where ferns hang out with Pulmonaria, Heuchera, Foxgloves, Geraniums, etc etc. It’s starting to spring into life now.

And finally, I’m rather excited! This is the first year that I’ve grown Camassia and they are now in bud. Watch this space!