Here we are then me lovelies at the start of a new year. There is not a lot to see this month but we do have some colour and lots to look forward to as we slowly edge towards the delights of Spring.
This old Hippeastrum was put out into the garden last year with the promise that it would be fed and looked after. It wasn't it was forgotten and ignored.
But it still gave us a lovely show.
We do have a newbie flowering for the first time; Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna 'Purple Stem'.
It is a joy. The flowers are pretty but small. The scent however could knock your socks off.
Amistad is still going -
As is our brave little Dianthus.
Most of the colour at the moment comes from the old reliables.
All of them are survivors from the previous winter.
Unfortunately out of our three Cyclamen only one is flowering, another is in bud but just sits there and sulks while the other was ravaged by squirrels and is very unhappy indeed.
There tiz then me dears, now it's time for a quick tour of the grounds,
The Fuchsias are looking scruffy but still doing there best to flower. This brave little bloom is Bobolink.
January has been a strange month, looking back to the glories of last Summer with the Fuchsias and Salvias -
While at the same time enjoying the new shoots and growth that is starting to appear. Harbingers of the new gardening year ahead.
The Iris reticulata bulbs are all set to put on a display for your next visit.
As is what we hope will be the star of our Spring Garden, our fabulous Scilla Peruviana. It didn't flower last year so we have our fingers crossed that it will put on an extravaganza this.
There we are then me luvs, short and sweet this month but I hope you enjoyed the tour.
I am already looking forward to seeing you in the garden next time
Ttfn.
