Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Spring is coming...

The first of the spring bulbs are coming out at Willowbrook...

Above and Below: Some 'Carlton' Daffodils starting to bring a golden glow to the drive...

Below: The Almonds are starting to blossom. It shouldn't be too long until the Cherries and Hazels follow suit...

Whilst the Silver Birch of the Bluebell Walk are still looking decidedly wintery, the Hyacinths below have pushed their way through. The Bluebells should only be a couple of weeks behind them...

  Below: A group of ducklings taking an early morning walk...
Above: Magnolia 'Cleopatra' starting to bud.

Below: Hyacinth 'Pink Surprise' 
Above and Below: Narcissus 'Erlicheer' in the Limewalk

We managed to get the pruning done in the orchard a couple of weeks ago before the rising of the sap. The plums have already started to blossom. By the end of September the orchard should be transformed from its sleepy skeletal appearance to a mass of blossoms on bushy green trees.


2 comments:

  1. Hello lord Cowell,
    What wonderful pictures of the garden. You have some fabulous flowers. It all looks enchanting!
    big hug
    giac

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  2. People are always so depressed in winter. Not because it is cold, necessarily, but because of the lack of any colour other than grey. Blue skies are the first sign, followed by buds on the trees and finally big, bold flowers, especially your hyacinths and daffodils. Cabin fever will soon be over!

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