The week beginning
April 2

 First Blooms of Spring...

It may not be big but it sure is early; these stonecress in the show garden are in bud and ready to bloom.

 

 Behind the Scenes

This year we are trying out some new drip tubing on the rudbeckia. Hopefully it will provide more even watering using much less water.

 

Easter...

...is around the corner and the glasshouse is already filling up with these easter lilies, each with 3-5 buds.

 

 Decorative Accessories

There is a great new line of metal accessories in--from door knockers to house numbers...

 

 Perennials

Spring isn't into full swing and already the greenhouses are running out of room. The purple bergenia is now in bloom and the Kamchakta bugbane's purple foliage is looking great!

 

Coming on strong...

Just in, we have the new Midnight Magic elephant ear (colocasia). They are just starting to emerge but the rich purple colour holds great promise.

 

Statuary

The nursery greenhouse is full of roses and now the statuary is starting to be uncrated.