Friday 8 April 2022

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 Two of my favourite flower species come into bloom at this time of year. If the weather is kind I get a wonderful display of camellias. However, the weather has NOT been kind at all, very strong, biting winds and heavy gusts of hailstones that hammer against the windows. The petals of the camellias are frosted and many heavy heads have been snapped off. I've picked a few of the survivors to enjoy in the house.

 



























































No such trouble with the auriculas, they are tucked up in the greenhouse. All that I have to worry about with them are those pesky vine weevil grubs!










 

 

 

 

 

 There is stiff competition for space in the greenhouse as I've got trays of peas, beans  and squash waiting to be planted outside.


 

Plenty of blossom on the plum and pear trees. Mmm, gardeners are always looking forward!


































6 comments:

  1. Camellias always bruise so easily. You have plenty coming on in your lovely garden.

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    1. Some years they escape the winds and put on a beautiful show. Not so this year as we have had buffeting winds blowing in all directions.
      Glorious weather today-I hope it will last!

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  2. Beautiful blossoms, even when battered and bruised.

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