tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post2075754636831914433..comments2023-10-09T09:06:42.157-07:00Comments on Take time to smell the flowers......: Working with nature.Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-48181628685804597972012-01-27T14:11:59.457-08:002012-01-27T14:11:59.457-08:00What an absolutely beautiful area. If I can creat...What an absolutely beautiful area. If I can create something even half as delightful in our Coppice I shall be more than delighted.BilboWagginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913801147278606148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-29554696426229629662012-01-21T08:03:01.018-08:002012-01-21T08:03:01.018-08:00Hi Monica,
The item you refer to is a reproductio...Hi Monica,<br /><br />The item you refer to is a reproduction Victorian cloche.<br />It has a tiny hellebore seedling in it. I did this so the rabbits would not dig it up. Whilst they would not eat it, they love to uproot small plants.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-55917171332442517012012-01-20T06:48:10.850-08:002012-01-20T06:48:10.850-08:00Love the hellebores and cyclamen. And I'm a bi...Love the hellebores and cyclamen. And I'm a big fan of lichen and decay--I love the look of your woods, and I can see why wildlife does, too. In the first photo, is that a mini greenhouse int he background? I like it! What's in it?Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-8981610604974950102012-01-20T05:57:14.008-08:002012-01-20T05:57:14.008-08:00Aha, I figured out the secret to getting the comme...Aha, I figured out the secret to getting the comment box to pop up! Your farmer made me laugh, Cheryl:) And I love the double hellebores!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-41786070753655559992012-01-16T10:27:38.178-08:002012-01-16T10:27:38.178-08:00Dear Sherry,
It is always a concern when there ha...Dear Sherry,<br /><br />It is always a concern when there has not been much rain.<br />I know you had a very dry summer, also winter temps have been above average.<br />I do so hope that the weather pattern goes back to what it should, be in the not too distant future.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-59784631870169317372012-01-16T10:25:08.272-08:002012-01-16T10:25:08.272-08:00Hi Rowan,
I have found that hellebores work reall...Hi Rowan,<br /><br />I have found that hellebores work really well in woodland areas, as long as there is a bit of moisture.<br />I hope that yours will be successful :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-85683853854938711342012-01-16T10:23:41.991-08:002012-01-16T10:23:41.991-08:00Hi Wendy,
The frosts have been quite harsh, altho...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />The frosts have been quite harsh, although there appears to be little frost damage. Of course, as the seasons progress I might just be proved wrong :(Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-3614898154921732732012-01-15T07:46:38.887-08:002012-01-15T07:46:38.887-08:00Dear Cheryl,
Your Woodland Garden is my favorite k...Dear Cheryl,<br />Your Woodland Garden is my favorite kind of garden. I love the way yours is in balance. The gentle Cyclamens touch my heart. <br />Your Hellebores are exquisite. Seeing blooms in January is wonderful....thank you for the photographs. <br />We have had a strange winter. Roller coaster temperatures and little moisture have me concerned. Once again our temps are to rise only to plummet by mid-week. I will be making sure the birds have fresh water. <br />SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-5074379715538018472012-01-13T12:08:17.564-08:002012-01-13T12:08:17.564-08:00I have a tiny woodland area at the bottom of my ga...I have a tiny woodland area at the bottom of my garden and hadn't thought of planting hellebores there although I have them in other areas. I shall try a couple and see how they do. Like you I leave it mostly to its own devices, there's a log pile and a pile of old stones in a corner and some really thick ivy to give both food and shelter to those who want it.Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-10630249438169756252012-01-12T22:39:27.800-08:002012-01-12T22:39:27.800-08:00Hi Frank,
Where have you been :)
My helebores are...Hi Frank,<br /><br />Where have you been :)<br />My helebores are slowly spreading....it is great when you find little plants by the mother. I have potted some up and keep them in the greenhouse. It will be nice to see them flower eventually....you never know we might have an unusual variety.<br /><br />Coums to benefit from smashed egg shell sprinkled on the soil around them.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-85892815264497093022012-01-12T22:36:19.747-08:002012-01-12T22:36:19.747-08:00Dear Comfreycottages,
Tku for dropping by and wel...Dear Comfreycottages,<br /><br />Tku for dropping by and welcome.<br /><br /><br />Lovely to hear that you will be creating a natural space in your garden. Wonderful for wildlife and you :)<br /><br />Laying down taking photographs is not easy but it does make me smile.....I am glad my neighbours are not too close to see me trying to get up elegantly :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-21639645784421208702012-01-12T22:27:27.318-08:002012-01-12T22:27:27.318-08:00Hi Liz,
Ha! Can't wait to see your new bab...Hi Liz,<br /><br />Ha! Can't wait to see your new babies. Ooooh I wonder if you have any unusual cultivars.<br />Stinking hellebores, in my experience, grow up rather than spread. Mine are underplanted with epimediums and look really lovely.<br /><br />Coums hmmmmm, I assumed you had bought them the same colour as mine. I think they come in all colours pink, pale pink and white. <br /><br />Have a good weekend.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-48241177897807183122012-01-12T22:20:34.669-08:002012-01-12T22:20:34.669-08:00Hi Lucinda,
I think from a wildlife point of view...Hi Lucinda,<br /><br />I think from a wildlife point of view, the wilder areas are far more beneficial. I must confess, I prefer them to a neat and orderly landscape. <br /><br />I bought my first hellebore many years ago now and fell in love. I can truly say I never tire of them.<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-2770736380435215162012-01-12T17:02:41.024-08:002012-01-12T17:02:41.024-08:00Your woodland space exudes peace, tranquility and ...Your woodland space exudes peace, tranquility and shelter. I think it's important to leave a space of "wilderness" in the garden.<br /><br />Your pics are so clear, I feel I could reach out and touch the soft petals of your hellebores. <br />I hope your cold spell doesn't damage any plants. We also are in for a cold spell, although our gardens are buried, so no fear.<br /><br />Keep warm, Cheryl.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-29480887259043638692012-01-12T16:05:56.855-08:002012-01-12T16:05:56.855-08:00Hi Cheryl. What a delightful array of beauties fro...Hi Cheryl. What a delightful array of beauties from your woodland garden. Hellebores are also one of my all time favourites .... they are slowly on the move across the garden. Thanks for the tip about egg shells for the dainty Cyclamen ... I'll have to try that one out. Cheers FAB.FABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-27736074835538080302012-01-12T15:05:14.755-08:002012-01-12T15:05:14.755-08:00cheryl, your woodland area is so pretty! I love it...cheryl, your woodland area is so pretty! I love it that you try to just leave it to spread and grow in the way it wants. So enchanting:) My entire backgardens are wooded and I am attempting to create with transplanted woodland plants, a similar type of environment here at Comfrey Cottages. I am like you and joyfully get on my belly to gaze up into the little flower faces:) thank you for sharing with us xxx LeslieComfrey Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135637912946395843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-63287111811471146502012-01-12T14:22:31.666-08:002012-01-12T14:22:31.666-08:00Hi Cheryl,
Sadly I was at work watching the sunse...Hi Cheryl,<br /><br />Sadly I was at work watching the sunset and really, really wanted to run to the window and take some photos with my phone, but I couldn't. Someone had just given me something urgent that needed doing before I left and it was like 4:30 when I noticed the amazing sky. My brother got some photos though so hopefully I'll get to see them some time.<br /><br />I may or may not have just ordered myself a selection of Hellebores off the internet... Including stinking Hellebore... Who knows... But I suspect a package might just arrive for me in the next few days ;)<br /><br />Now I just need to find space for them, especially as I hadn't realised stinking hellebore gets so large... Hrmmm.<br /><br />The coums I saw last spring at Hodsock priory were also a bright fuchsia colour - which it why I decided to get some for myself; and mine are the same colour, a bright pink? Oh well, either way they're still Cyclamen and still blooming in early spring :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-24682473036582216842012-01-12T14:22:04.886-08:002012-01-12T14:22:04.886-08:00Hi Cheryl,
Your woodland area is so lovely!
One of...Hi Cheryl,<br />Your woodland area is so lovely!<br />One of the things that most inspired me about permaculture gardening was the idea that you should always have a wilderness area of the garden where you just let nature take care of itself. It reminds me of the delicate balance between managing things and letting them be.<br />Hellebores are one of my mum's favourite too, she also has many! I don't have any here yet bur I can imagine they are easy to get obsessed with. :) That purple one is divine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-50894157561383607382012-01-12T12:03:54.988-08:002012-01-12T12:03:54.988-08:00Hi Liz,
Amazing sunset, took my breath away.
I sa...Hi Liz,<br /><br />Amazing sunset, took my breath away.<br />I sat in the conservatory just looking out....lovely.<br /><br />Once you start on the hellebore route, there is no going back Liz. It would seem you are hooked.<br />I went to a small nursery yesterday and they had a really large greenhouse full of them. How I walked away without any I will never know. It took all my willpower and more:) I have so many now, I am without doubt addicted.<br /><br />Coums, hmmmmm, the soil maybe? Mine are white and very pale pink.....I am also getting slightly (well more than slightly actually) obsessed with these little beauties.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-45020814337156709302012-01-12T10:32:45.761-08:002012-01-12T10:32:45.761-08:00Hi Cheryl,
I can't believe how warm it's ...Hi Cheryl,<br /><br />I can't believe how warm it's been for the past few days - don't even need a jacket!<br />Anyway it's supposed to get cold just in time for the weekend; oh joy. Did you see the sunset tonight? It was amazing, even people in London had an amazing sunset so it seems we all did - like the earth was on fire!<br /><br />I love your Hellebores - I recently bought another one too. Naughty me, just waiting for its bloom to open so I can show everyone how stunning she it :D<br />Look what you've done to me!!!! ;)<br /><br />My Coum are also blooming, although they're much more pink than yours???!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-68146225019987715722012-01-12T08:06:32.882-08:002012-01-12T08:06:32.882-08:00Hi Lisa,
Brrrr snow! We have a cold front on t...Hi Lisa,<br /><br />Brrrr snow! We have a cold front on the way and temperatures will drop. I am expecting a harsh frost tonight, so have rescued some of my cuttings etc and put them in a nice warm place :)<br /><br />I struggle to lie down and take photographs because of my neck problem but I was determined to get a closer shot.....it was worth it.<br /><br />I am amazed at just how quickly the cyclamen have spread.....I do believe the egg shell helps and obviously they are happy under the old apple tree.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186002245944913029.post-52436866692276422422012-01-12T07:46:05.569-08:002012-01-12T07:46:05.569-08:00Seeing all of this lovely green in your garden is ...Seeing all of this lovely green in your garden is a treat Cheryl. It is blowing snow here today. Brrrr winter has finally stepped in. My heart picked up the pace a little when I saw all of your cyclamen blooming with the foliage still standing. WOW. I can just picture you on your tummy trying to picture these darling shy blooms. The hellebores are spectacular with freckles and that sultry purple color. Your garden does so well for you because it knows you care for it so well. Such fun getting to see an over all of an area as well as some close ups.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com