magnolia – Off The Edge Gardening

The Best Tree in Town

Today Max’s Dad told me that this was the best tree in town. Who am I to argue?

Over the past couple of weeks I have noticed some horticultural anomalies, events seemingly out of kilter. There have been second, albeit fleeting, flushes of rhododendrons and wisteria, forget-me-nots are coming into bloom and crocus leaves emerging. Today at the Mantle Estate, my most favouritist magnolia was having another attempt. Confused? Perhaps a little. MindContinue reading “Confused”

Cuddly

This cuddly magnolia bud should keep you going until later.

Great Expectations

Over the last few months I have been gardening blind, for the most part anyway. My new clients’ gardens were previously unknown to me and as such a mystery. Strangers who I needed to become acquainted with and hopefully will eventually call my friends. In an attempt not to appear a complete dimwit (quietContinue reading “Great Expectations”