A stroll through the trees at Powerscourt

My most recent trip to Powerscourt coincided perfectly with National Tree Day and gave me the perfect opportunity to just focus on the amazing range of trees that the gardens have to boast.… Continue reading →

Wordless Wednesday – Autumn Fire

Burning Virginia Creeper

Virginia creeper is a great climber in my eyes! While it is not as showy and as colourful as other climbers I love the very dense foliage. It also has a great ability to… Continue reading →

Fading Beauty

    It is coming to that time of year when my favourite flowers are starting to fade and disappear for the winter. But even though the colour is starting to fade from… Continue reading →

A cloud of flowers

I think a cloud is the best way to describe this plant! It really does look like a cloud of flowers billowing out from the back of the flower bed. I love how… Continue reading →

Wordless Wednesday – Red sky at night

Sunflowers shine on

I was so happy last week to stumble across a few sunflowers that were still putting on a great display of beaming colour from the middle of a jam packed flowerbed. You might remember… Continue reading →

A New Garden Helper

I think it is time to introduce you all to my new garden helper! Meet Lola my new labrador puppy!! I have to say it is amazing to have a little companion to… Continue reading →

Wordless Wednesday – Force

Hydrangea in Bloom

I think hydrangea flowers are just a spectacular flower. The flowers look great throughout the entire year. I particularly love them when they are just opening. White flowers are great to watch as… Continue reading →