Winter garden photography can sometimes be quite a challenge here in Perthshire! It’s been blowing a hoolie here in the leavesnbloom garden over the last few weeks. When we first moved to Perthshire I was warned that winter can arrived in … Continued
Why not dress your garden with a little black this year? Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Diablo’ is the perfect choice! All of us ladies have a timeless little black dress in our wardrobe; it’s versatile and perfect for so many occasions; there’s always a style to flatter no matter … Continued
I’ve named this series of impressionist photographs ‘Dancing in the Wind’ as these flowers are commonly known as Winter Windflowers. Anemone blanda are spring blooms and flower in shades of pink, blue and white. Furthermore these anemone’s start to flower just after … Continued
It’s the 21st January. Snow blankets the garden like a thick white woollen shroud.The thermometer reads -6.8°C and daylight has finally arrived. It’s time to layer up and get out into the winter garden. With every step you take there’s a distinct crunch.The … Continued
Have you ever wondered how a little ladybird survives a Scottish winter? It’s a survival technique called Ladybird Winter diapause and you can read more about it below. You can feel that winter has finally made its presence felt in the … Continued