Ptarotuos's Blog archive

Rhodo in bloom

Hi All, Just received a mobile phone picture from the caretaker of the rhodo I planted...

Still around

Dear All, For those of you who have been following the Shadowlands blog, just a quick...

Spring Arrives at Shadowlands!

Dear Friends, Well, I managed to get up to Shadowlands today to check everything...

Plant something for Japan

Dear All, It just occurred to me that it might be a nice idea for those that can,...

Quake and Tsunami

Not garden related, but I just wanted to let people who might be wondering that I...

Japanese Crape-Myrtle

Dear All, The garden has been quiet, and I have been quiet. But as Spring will soon...

Log Store in Progress at Shadowlands

Log Store Although we have not yet got our wood burning stove, I thought it high...

A cache of gardening tools

Dear All, With the snow still present and freezing conditions likely all winter,...

Winter at Shadowlands and frozen pipes!

Dear All, Well, after a pleasant Christmas in the UK and Paris, I finally got back...

Building Cold Frames at Shadowlands

Dear All, I hope you had a great Christmas, and wish you all a Happy New Year. We...

Bat (good) encounter at Shadowlands

Dear All, A rambling update from Shadowlands. The whole family spent the weekend...

Transplatation of Prunus at Shadowlands

Dear All, Another brief missive, fresh from a fleeting visit to Shadowlands. After...