by Pips | Oct 21, 2020 | everything
Autumn painting: Leaves and moss on tarmac. Time to collect leaves as a resource for potting compost next year.
by Pips | Jul 1, 2020 | everything
The longer you look at it the more interesting it gets: under the trained limes the wall is shaded but apparently also dry in recent weeks. The moss has turned brown and tiny ferns cling to it. Each miniature frond has the pinnate structure of a fern, but they are...
by Pips | Jul 1, 2020 | everything
The walled garden and ice cream van were very busy. But even on a booked out day at Mottisfont there are empty spaces to enjoy the view.
by Pips | May 28, 2020 | everything
After a night shift at the computer definitely no work today. Just lying flat on the ground.
by Pips | Feb 14, 2020 | everything, gardens, plants
This is in Wisley’s Winter garden. A lot of “Red Dragons” cheering people up. They look and smell great planted in bulk.
by Pips | Jan 24, 2020 | everything, gardens, plants
This is the rather smashing front garden of one of the horticulture classrooms at Sparsholt. It hides the classroom container well! Especially the Garrya elliptica squeezed behind the other shrubs is doing a great job at the moment, looking almost festive with long...
