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Thanks Kate.

I think this was an Etsy purchase Kate.

We could hear a Hoopoe when in Italy recently, but couldn’t see him!

Well, Klahanie, they say it's 'slower growing'. Mind you, I have a cercidiphyllum that has grown much quicker than expected in 7 years. It's quite a size already (but a lovely tree, though.)

At Ramster, the serpent seat, body to follow! A bit spooky I feel. I wouldn’t choose it for a garden anyway.

Sculpture in Ramster Gardens, Chiddingfold, Surrey.

Ange, I did not realize hat 'Gold Rush' is slow growing....you are safe:-) . The colour is lovely.

Was tiny for years and last year took off.

Ah,that's so kind...some photos just catch an atmosphere which this one seems to.

With great regrete I have just removed my huge Trachelospermum off the front bungalow wall for painting, ( what a welcoming scent when it was in flower) but I did take a cutting several years ago which is now in the back garden.

Not much scent, Janey, and the colour is pinky-lilac. Having said that lilac is my least favourite colour in the garden..

Easy for cuttings, Janey. I have a lot of small pink ones in my g'house.

Thanks, ladies. If I decide to plant it out it won't be a problem in my lifetime!
8 x 4m in 20 years. OH loved the colour and so did I.

Thanks, girls. It does darken up, too.

Yes indeed Janey, they are an absolute nuisance in my garden. I just carefully spread a bag of chipped bark around, made sure to leave the stepping stones uncovered and the pesky birds have covered them up ... :o((

I love these trees, this one has a lovely leaf colour.

Are you keeping it potted up? It's a lovely lush looking plant. Liking the form as well as its colour.

I'm liking the entire picture, Julia. Lots of loveliness.

Crikey, that's another floriferous one, Julia!!! I've a pale yellow one on the rockery...still a tiny plant currently.
This is very pretty, hoping mine does as well.

One of my neighbours has a couple of similar ornamental features.

Yes, as Josee said, those gate people have nailed it again
The coverage this week has been wonderful. Such a fitting and very emotional tribute. I did shed a tear or two.

Very special pics, Shirley. Thank you for sharing. Your grandparents are a very handsome couple. Your grandfather is quite dashing!
I watched some of the 80th anniversary of the D-D landings..gosh, it was very emotional. It was well done and it really was a touching tribute to those wonderful soldiers.

I love a fern or five!!!! Lovely lush mix, Linda.

Pretty mix.

Lovely fresh green bench seat, it has a vintage feel to it.

Love tree 'underplanting '.
Very neat and tidy too, Linda.

Well at least you get to enjoy them & then share them with us! 👏

I was lucky to catch them just before the petals sagged a little.

I'm liking your fuchsia too. Linda. Mine is still in early spring mode!

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Your patience and efforts were worth it!

My OH likes yellow in the garden too, Shirley. More leaf colours.
Thanks for sharing your lovely sunshine yellow blooms! Very cheering and uplifting too.

Rose, what a lovely holiday to have with your daughter and granddaughter! Three generations having a really special time.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos, some gorgeous vivid blooms in your blog.
It must have been really lovely to enjoy the Croatian sunshine and scenery!

Thank you, Rose. I've noticed my neighbour in the far corner has a pink one full of flowers. I may take a pic!
Just wish I had more room, like you say too!

It reminds me of a praying mantis! But it’s far more colourful!

Love the soft caramel colours.

Another tree I love.

Very attractive tree Ange.... but grows huge?

Luckily there’s quite a bit of other colour at the moment Janey 🙂. On Monday evening we’ll have a few gardeners visiting … owners who are members of the local Open Gardens group. Hoping the rain stays away! x

He really does look a lovely gentleman Shirley. I’m so glad he did well for such a long time. I hope I can be like him. :)

I’m still waiting for the first one to try out my solar fountain birdbath…but it will happen. Maybe not u til the builders are gone though. In the meantime, it stays nice and clean!

Great, the Gate People have done it again!

A very handsome pair. Glad you have happy memories of them both.

Beautiful! I haven't grown any of these for a long time, this is stunning!

It looks like it has a strong scent Ange?
I like it too..

Regular irises don't do well here, so I am happy that these relatives make up for it.

For my files.

For my files.

Really pleased you had a lovely time Rose. It looks very beautiful and what a tonic!
I especially love the pale pink Oleanders, they're one of my favourite shrubs and that colour too. The bougainvillias just stunning!

Very attractive couple Shirley.
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