For thirty years I have had a wildlife garden. Recent neglect had put it into less diverse and later successional state that I would like. However for the last 25 years I have had hedghogs breeding here. I rarely see them due to the undergrowth but see their dropings on Read more…
Spring had definitely arrived and I took out the camera for a look around the garden. Follow me in this short video to see what I found. The weather was just great with blues skies.
Flowers at Killerton From the formal gardens adjacent to the house to the woodland above there are flowers for all at Killerton. This 18th century property has a remarkable collection of non-native trees. They cover the slope behind the house which has been carefully planted with these exotic tree species. Read more…
Handkerchief Tree Flower The handkerchief or dove tree is originally from south west China. Introduced to Europe in 1904. Originally thought to be in the Dogwood family. This fast growing tree with it’s Lime like leaves, is best know for the elegant white bracts. From where it gets it’s name. Read more…