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Emerald n Gold

Euonymus fortunei Emerald n Gold, also known as winter creeper, is a popular evergreen shrub that adds year-round colour to the garden, especially during winter. Its variegated green and gold leaves provide a bright and cheerful contrast to the typically…

Better late than never!

I noticed that my Fatsia japonica plant is producing those funky white flowers a little later this year. Usually, these beauties bloom from October to November, but hey, better late than never, right? Fatsia japonica is known for its interesting…

A November super trooper

It’s November, and remarkably, my rose named Super Trooper is still flowering. Despite the cooler weather and shorter days, this resilient plant continues to bloom brightly in my garden. Its vibrant orange petals stand out beautifully in the low autumn…

Woodland-edge themed autumn corner

This small woodland-planted corner of the garden is my favourite spot right now with the colourful foliage, autumn berries and beautiful pink flowering Saxifrago cortusifolio. Surrounded by towering shrubs and abundant greenery, this hidden spot offers a feeling of peace…

Banana plant

I am delighted that my young Musa basjoo banana plant has flourished in the damp UK summer weather. Despite the unpredictable conditions and temperature fluctuations, the plant is growing stronger by the day, with lush, undamaged, green leaves and a…

Recovering dwarf bamboo

I purchased three small 9cm pots of Fargesia rufa, or Fountain Bamboo plants that had been through a rough patch and struggling to thrive. I was worried I might lose these plants, but with some extra care and attention, I…