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March Madness
I was thinking of writing this blog without any reference at all to our current situation, but it may be better to address the elephant in the room right at the start........
Focus on February
This time last year I was talking about an early spring. There were already magnolias, rhododendrons and cherry trees in flower throughout the gardens, which was wonderful to see, but left me somewhat unsettled........
January's gone!
I’m always amazed by how fast January goes by. We seem to be barely up to full speed before it’s over and we are into February. Our biggest focus is now preparing for the coming tourist season....
Post Christmas Plans
2019 has been and gone and we are currently languishing in the post-Christmas / new year limbo before diving into 2020....
Now there goes November…..
Well November passed by in a blur. I spent the first half of it in Vietnam on a plant hunting expedition, and the second half trying to catch up!
Off Plant Hunting in October
October is the month that brings dramatic changes throughout the grounds and gardens. We’ve had the inevitable drop in temperatures that heralds the changing season.....
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Recent Posts
- March Madness
- Focus on February
- January's gone!
- Post Christmas Plans
- Now there goes November…..
- Off Plant Hunting in October
- Photography Award opens to celebrate the beauty of Blarney Castle
- Shades of Autumn in September
- End of August brings Autumn?
- Tree of the Year 2019!