Winter Interest Plants
Let me take you back to when winter was descending on the Branklyn Garden when it was full of winter interest plants. One December morning a mist hung over Kinnoull Hill. There was a distinct chill in the … Continued
Autumn Branklyn Garden 2
strong colour statements and textures that draw the eye further into the garden The Allure of Autumn continues today with part two of my autumn Branklyn Garden series. Flowers need not apply! … they’re a bit of an understatement … Continued
Branklyn Garden autumn foliage
Geraniums in flower in October Back in October I found myself back among the Branklyn Garden autumn foliage with my camera. It wasn’t a particularly sunny day but every so often a little glint of sunlight would pierce through the … Continued
Meconopsis Blue Poppies
Not sure how to grow meconopsis blue poppies? You are not alone. Many of us have. Read on to discover how to grow them successfully in Perthshire, Scotland. Most of us have been slightly perplexed and disappointed after growing meconopsis poppies. … Continued
Blue Meconopsis Poppies
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to stroll into the wild blue yonder among blue meconopsis poppies? Well here in Perthshire we have our very own wild blue yonder. In early summer fellow gardeners and photographers from … Continued