Spring has sprung in Amberley and the surrounding areas. The birds are singing loudly as if the world were the same as in 2019. But it isn't and like 9/11, we will always remember this year for the coronavirus and the complete and utter disruption of our lives which resulted.
But we should remember how lucky we are - we have a love of gardens and that means there is always something to look forward to tomorrow. This blog will try to capture those moments in our gardens which would normally be shared together but which for this year must be enjoyed in quiet isolation.
Skinners Cottage - every spring I marvel at the number of daffodils in the paddock area. How did I and others ever manage to plant so many. My favourite is the Red Devon, a slimline pale yellow flower with a signature red trumpet.
I love the soft toffee/pink of a young leaves of the Katsura tree and make the effort every day to go right to the top to look at the delicate wine coloured flowers of the akebia quinata.
Equally appealing is the latest in a wide range of hellebores. Situated in the gravel just by the front gate, it is mid pink with deeper pink at the centre and a set of half size frills.
I am sure it has self seeded as a hybrid from a deeper pink and a light pink which were specifically planted nearby.
I am sure it has self seeded as a hybrid from a deeper pink and a light pink which were specifically planted nearby.
Below is another favourite hellebore which stands proud each year.
The evergreen clematis over the arch is in its prime.
And the flowering cherry never fails to cheer.
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