My first flowering Clematis in April 09

FIGS

My second fig tree planted two years ago growing horizontally along the fence. This year's fruit looks more healthy may be all this rain we have had. The whole tree is laden with fruit.

I have never grown Figs before so this is all new to me.

Going BANANAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Musa Basjoo has now reached the dizzy heights of 7 foot and 9foot tall. The little one you see is approx. 3 foot tall and fast catching up. I also have others dotted around the garden.
I know it will take a long time to fruit but for me it is just fun growing them, reminds me of home in the tropics.

Cherries(STELLA) in the garden 2008 July

Planted Cherry tree in April this year not expecting to get any fruit at all. We are very pleased with the tree we bought from the garden center.

POND

Second Lilly to flower this year they are not flowering so well it must be the weather.

My hanging baskets 08

Allium is one of my favorite flowers. I have them dotted around the garden.

CROCOSMIA---lucifer

There are 7 species of this clump forming perennial. Full hardy to frost hardy and robust. for me the red is the most stunning of the colours. Flowers and grasslike foliage can be used for cut flowers. When planting corms best put them to the back of the fencing or garden wall. Grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet tall. Plants love rich humus and moist soil. Sun or partial shade. Propagation ----sow seed or divide clumps in the Autum. I usually divide the clumps in Autum.

DAYLILY __HEMEROCALLIS

The flower that only lasts for a day and flowers right through the summer. This plant likes moist conditions and loves a shady spot in my garden.