Tuesday, 21 April 2009

Day 320



Daffodil of the Day: small white double, late-blooming. Just when I thought I was done!

That brings the final count to ten different varieties within a one-mile stretch. more...

Monday, 20 April 2009

Day 319



I didn't have to go all the way to Harrogate to photograph forget-me-nots - these are growing in a crack in front of our house. more...

Sunday, 19 April 2009

Day 318



We spent a glorious sunny afternoon at Harlow Carr. This photo was a bit of a surprise, as I was shooting up into the flower and thus couldn't see what I was getting. I'm pleased with what I got, though!








Auriculas in the auricula theatre.



I have been seized with an unreasonable desire to own a rhubarb forcer. And some rhubarb plants, of course. And a kitchen garden with fruit trees trained along the walls. *sigh*



Easter eggs!



Tudor rose carved on the back of a bench.



Forget-me-nots. Love them.



Grape hyacinths. Ditto.



And, last but not least, a glowing swathe of tulips.

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Saturday, 18 April 2009

Day 317



Now that is a soundly sleeping cat! more...

Friday, 17 April 2009

Day 316



Daffodil of the Day: pure white with a small orange centre. This one has faded into an interesting striped effect. more...

Thursday, 16 April 2009

Day 315



Daffodil of the Day: white with a funny ruffly centre, artistically blurred (ahem). more...

Wednesday, 15 April 2009

Day 314



Today, Jeremy started a new job and I found out I wasn't shortlisted for a fellowship. Both these events seemed to call for ice cream. more...