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Wow, I know what you mean about just having to take a photo.

That’s a beauty.

Yes, Shirley. Mine looks very similar so it must be due to weather conditions.

Looks perfect! Beautiful mellow colours.Looks perfect.

That looks very well made (laid?).

Thanks Julia. I was inspired by friends who gave me a lovely Acer in remembrance of our younger son Steve. x

Oh, do be careful! I have a wonderful photo of our departed cat sitting proudly on the top of a bird box!

Ha, ha Karen, it just shows what a difference of about 500 miles South can do!

A lovely one Shirley. I hope it thrives for you. What a pity about those Supermarket plants. I do wish the growers wouldn’t do everything so early. You can’t rely on English weather& not everyone has a greenhouse to put things in. I’ m not buying anything until May 12th a birthday outing.However might even not bother then if it’s a freezing cold day.

Love it. I’ve tried a couple of different Euphorbias & they’ve died in the winter also, except for E Characias, which survives planted close to the house. I do love the Genus.

Thank you Shirley..had to use steps to reach!!

Certainly does Shirley...often underrated but gives good ground cover.

I have never seen one flower like that! I look forward to everything being more floriferous down here. There are periwinkles on the estate that are covered in flowers. In Scotland you only get a sprinkling!

Thank you. I’m glad it’s not just me!

Thanks Shirley!

I didn’t Shirley. Thanks for letting me know. I shan’t be having many climbers here. I’ve gone off them. I might have a few more patio clems. And I have a Hydrangea seemanii and Akebia. I think that’s enough.

Well, SBG you’re right. My computer man told me that photos taken with an iPhone 14 are bigger. However, if I use my iPad they will be fine (assuming, I suppose they don’t change things with an upgrade). It’s a bit cumbersome but if it works………..

I have a euphorbia. it's the low growing ground cover type that is plain green with yellow flowers and it can give goutweed a run for it's money! I tried eradicating it last fall but I notice there are sprouts across a wide area that I have other plans for... it doesn't seem to mind our endless winters either! interesting the variety in one genus.

Lovely Geums Spritz, I am planting them up in my garden this spring, I will put yours on my list.

Yes, it is a shame that the weather has damaged so many plants and fences Balcony. Do you cut the old flowers off so that hopefully you will get some more roses.

Karen I felt just the same way when our patio was being constructed. It seemed to go on and on, but the end result was worth it, as it will be for you!

Looks very healthy ... well spotted.

I just took a photo of the Bugle here ... it makes a statement doesn't it?

Very pretty.

I love the way you have placed it there.

Oh I do hope so Sheila, but looking at the forecast for our area we may have temperatures of13 to 16 but with some rain and/or drizzle!

We were in Worthing this morning, the sea looked so dark with the overhead grey skies ... some folk wearing big coats and scarves ... :o(

Thanks Karen, I did attempt to find the variety on Taylors Clematis but gave up as it really doesn't matter!

Did you know Taylors are now part of the Sarah Raven group?

Ha, ha David!

What an apt gift for your sister Sheila. The Acer will be a constant reminder of him.x

Thanks Karen. x

That is very sad and poignant Sheila. The Acer is so lovely. Never mind about the shaky photos, these are lovely! X

That is a real beauty. We were going to Stourhead today, but it’s raining now. The rhododendrons will be very beautiful there now. Still…plenty of time.

I think this is Mrs N Thompson. She always flowers early. Can’t be certain though. But it’s lovely!

Gorgeous!

Can't quite see the details, but it looks like the blossom has been pollinated, job done, go brown, fall off and grow an apple
All perfectly normal, time will sort it.

Leaves, nothing much to worry about, they are young and tender so ideal snack for some insect, they'll grow as the weather warms up

I'd just have patience, don't panic, and wait

Gosh they are really looking beautiful! Glad you bought them as they will give you a lot of pleasure. So lovely to see you on here again.

They are lovely...all winter they look grey and crisp until Spring and then the colours appear.

Beautiful Geums, Spritz! 👍

I love these too, vivid colours and great for groundcover.

Lovely colours in your borders, Spritz! I myself don't particularly worry about colour combinations - something my wife tells me off for! 🤣

Shirley your wish might soon be granted! Next week the forecast is for warmer temperatures, let’s hope they’re right.

Thank you, Janey. 👍

I wish I could see some flowers from our small window when I'm doing the dishes!

Thank you, Lindak! It's just a shame I can't enjoy them for several more weeks!The strong winds of late have spoilt the display rather this year. Lots of petals have been burnt from the strength of the wind. I really love the colour of this beautiful rose!

Thanks for that info, Wylie! Enjoy them!

Let's hope not! 🤞

Glad you like it, Andy! 👍This is another plant, like the Orchids, that gets little attention when it's not in flower!

Thank you very much, Andy! 👍 The other plant will open its first flowers soon as well! 👍

Thank you all for looking in ... I just wish the weather would improve for me to try this out!

Haha, definitely not that then! Yours is gorgeous, the same as the one I've seen in the village. I love those small single flowers, just beautiful..