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EXOCHORDA ... I love the blossom :o)

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At the end of my back garden, past the archway. Exochorda macrantha 'The Bride". In springtime, she puts on a great...

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terratoonie

29 Apr, 2012
Terratoonie

Red, Redder, Reddest

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As we approach Bonfire night, three woody plants in my garden vie to provide the brightest red autumn colour. So here they...

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AndrewR

3 Nov, 2010
Andrewr

Elderflower Cordial

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This year there are many flowers on our nearby Elder tree It's time to make cordial, really refreshing when made up with...

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pottygardener

21 Jun, 2010
Pottygardener

Barking Up The Right Tree

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With the leaves off all the deciduous trees and shrubs in the garden, now is a good time to look at their bark. Some are...

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AndrewR

24 Jan, 2009
Andrewr