Begonia sizemoreae (syn. longiciliata) on the Dibleys Nurseries’ display was charming all the passers by at the latest incarnation (should that be invegation?) of the RHS’s northern flower sh…| Susan Rushton
I’m bouncing back with a typically mixed bag of pictures (including one approaching a red herring) for the last gasp of Becky’s red-themed July Squares.| Susan Rushton
Whenever we’re on our way to see Becky and Don Potts, I tell myself firmly, ‘No more pictures!’ It never works. Their garden is such a fun place to visit. Fewer minutes later than…| Susan Rushton
We were lucky to visit Ham House and Gardens in Richmond when the lavender in The Cherry Garden was in bloom. Triangular and diamond-shaped beds have neat, low growing box hedges, and are punctuated by box cones. Gravel paths add to the sense of order and harmony. One of the yew hedges that surround the … Continue reading "Bacchus with Lavender and Clipped Box in Ham House’s Parterre Garden"| Susan Rushton
Having woken up from a night of weird, news-related dreams, I thought I’d look for something more cheery to post, working within Becky’s guidelines (must be square pictures featuring triangles, squares, arches or other geometric forms). So here’s my mix of contrasting patterns and architectural features that have clean, traditional or funky styles – and, … Continue reading "January Squares With A Geometric Theme"| Susan Rushton
On leaving the house, I usually glance up at Darwen moor to get an idea of what weather is heading our way. Last week, to my surprise, the trees below Darwen Tower were standing out white with hoar…| Susan Rushton
