Sunday, August 07, 2011

The Garden in Early August 2011

Sunday, August 07, 2011   Mark and Gaz   18 comments

At this time of the year the garden changes very rapidly, so there is always something new to see and appreciate. The plants are growing quickly, flowers are coming into bloom and fading away, In many ways it's quite a transient time of the year with so much to take in. Sometimes we only realise a particular plant has flowered after the bloom has faded which is always disapointing, especially as some only produce a very small number of flowers that may last well under 24 hours.


With that in mind its time for an update. The slideshow below are all photos taken this month so far.

Gaz

Posted in: Garden Photos

18 comments :

  1. LucienC7 August 2011 at 20:11

    Slideshow is now working, but I'm looking at it via this link : http://www.alternativeeden.com/2011/08/garden-in-early-august-2011.html

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  2. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)7 August 2011 at 20:16

    A primer on exotic landscaping in a temperate climate could be written about your garden. Most gardens contain only plants; yours also has just the right amount of decoration (pots, sculptures, ornaments) and the perfect furniture to create a lush oasis. I continue to be impressed and inspired by what you have accomplished.

    Gerhard
    :: Bamboo and More ::

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  3. Sunray Gardens7 August 2011 at 20:20

    So many beautiful plants and I love all those pots.
    Cher Sunray Gardens

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  4. Cally7 August 2011 at 22:40

    What a wonderfully lush garden. I'm jealous of your purple persicaria (I think that's what it is), it's about 10 times bigger than mine, but we clearly have very different climates, south Scotland doesn't really encourage tropical looking growth.

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  5. Nic7 August 2011 at 22:47

    So lush! I really like the bamboo with the yellow canes.

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  6. Hazel8 August 2011 at 01:24

    wow!....it.is.absolutely.stunning.and.a.true.reflection.of.your.dedication.,passion.,hard.work,.and,.dare.i.say.it..your.joint.obsession.

    I.love.the.new.blog.design.too....very.stylish...just.like.you.guys.and.your.garden.LOL

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  7. Makarimi Abdullah8 August 2011 at 01:48

    Absolutely beautiful....tropical in temperate climate, sound interesting. Well done my friend ;)

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  8. Bom8 August 2011 at 15:24

    Great new format! I can really appreciate your garden the way it is now. Prior to clicking through here I clicked on the "History of Our Garden" choice at the top of your screen. Excellent work! Keep it up!

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  9. Loree / danger garden8 August 2011 at 20:04

    WOW...so green, so lush! Of course I was drooling over the Schefflera!

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  10. Trainer John8 August 2011 at 21:24

    Looking good. It's encouraging to see plants like the Farfugium japonicum 'Gigantea' obviously thriving in a colder winter area than Plymouth. I've no excuse to avoid it now.

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  11. debsgarden8 August 2011 at 22:31

    Thanks for the terrific slideshow! I am always amazed by the exotic, subtropical look of your garden, yet you are in the UK, which I associate with cool summers and cottage gardens!

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  12. Mark and Gaz9 August 2011 at 08:05

    Thanks for providing the link Lucien, the slideshow may not work for some but is handy knowing the direct link :)

    Hi Gerhard, thanks for looking and the wonderful compliment :) I continue to be inspired by other peoples gardens, especially like yours who are into the same sort of plants as we are.

    Cher, I love all those pots too :) I wouldn't mind having more and I always pick some up whenever I spot the right type for a good price.

    Hi Cally, even here the Persicaria 'Red Dragon' took a season or two to bulk up when started from a small plant. There are lots more hardy persicarias out there worth trying, and should be perfectly fine for Scotland too. It's give me an idea now to blog about them later as we have several types in the garden :)

    Thanks College Gardener, that P. vivax is one of my favourite plants in the garden :)

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  13. Mark and Gaz9 August 2011 at 08:13

    Hello lovely Hazel, thank you for the lovely words, the feeling is mutual with your garden and blog :)

    Thanks Orchid de Dangau, Bom, glad you like the new lay out! It took awhile for the new format to be set-up and we're mostly settled with it now. One or two more tweaks needed perhaps but otherwise we're happy with it :)

    Loree, a bit more poking and prodding of your local nurserymen and you guys should have more Scheffleras available there :)

    Thanks John, and no excuse indeed :) The Farfugium sailed through fine here last few winters. We've had more problems with slugs eating the new growth.

    Glad you enjoyed the slideshow Debs :) It's so true the country is associated more with cottage gardens and cool summers. The subtropical/exotic look is still very much a minority but is steadily gaining popularity.

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  14. Janet/Plantaliscious10 August 2011 at 16:10

    Goodness, you have created such a wonderfully lush garden, so much going on. I love the pots and other objects you use to set off the foliage. The heron is particularly fine, and that bench looks like just the place to curl up with a glass of wine. Nice job on the bamboo pruning too, I used to take care of mine that well, but it has got totally out of hand, I think it would take me a week to tame it again! A beautiful green oasis with those injections of colour to provide zing. You are a grand advert for that style of gardening.

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  15. richard11 August 2011 at 10:18

    what a wonderfull garden i also love the pots i have been a lanscape gardener for 26 years and have seen alot of gardens but yours is so lovely

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  16. Mark and Gaz11 August 2011 at 22:35

    Thanks for the choice words Janet, much appreciated! :) When you're feeling in the mood you can strip/prune a bit off from your bamboo, and you might find you'll want to carry on until you're satisfied with the look. Being mainly a foliage gardener it can be tricky to inject colour in the garden, but I find it easier to do so using accesories.

    Hi Richard, thanks for visiting and the lovely compliment :) We take inspiration from alot of things, including both public and private gardens. We rarely make exact copies, rather take elements from various sources and piece them together to make it uniquely ours.

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  17. Nat8 September 2011 at 05:47

    I just watched the recent youtube walkaround and it took my breathe away. I love the twisting paths and intense foliage. Quick glimpses of tree ferns and a tetrapanex too. Incredible tropical garden, I'm blown away.

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  18. Mark and Gaz8 September 2011 at 12:01

    Thank you for the lovely compliment Nat, much appreciated! Comments like yours are a bonus and an encouragement to the hobby :)

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