Asters

PLANTS A TO Z Asters 7 October 2017 On visiting a lovely cottage garden of friends last year, I stumbled over a colourful display of Asters and a few weeks ago I planted some of them myself to enjoy their daisy-shaped flower heads during fall. Asters are lovely...

Tea Time Plant

Tea Time Plant 12 JULY, 2017 Annuals Sowing   It was a wonderful  evening  in September and I was staying at a bed and breakfast nearby Gouda. The next day I had to sing the solo part of Mendelssohn Elijah in Gouda’s big church. Seeds like juniper berries The bed and...

Bobbie James

Bobby James 17 JUNE, 2016 Garden Roses Shrubs Many roses are named after important people whose names sank into oblivion. Yet the name of this lovely white climber can be easily traced. In short: may I introduce you to Mr. Bobbie James. Rose Book The honourable Robert...