May 2010 in the Northern Hemisphere

[TheOnionMan]

I think it liked the 92 F heat (33 C)

Good grief, that's ridiculous.... you had more snow just about ten days ago, didn't you?  

That pale powder blue is a deliciously delicate colour.

We did... just a mere skim coat of snow, but a sharp deep frost after 6 weeks without a frost, many things got "zapped" with some frost damage, the Magnolias taking the hardest hit.  But it is extra warm again today, although in late afternoon, a furious weather front passed through... a 2-3 minute "wall of air" blasts through at about 50 miles per hour, no rain to speak of, no thunder or lightning... just a wall or wave of air that rips leaves off trees, knocks tree limbs down, knocks over deck furniture, the after 2-3 minutes, back to normal.   The "trits" didn't notice a thing, except open the rest of the buds (so a new picture uploaded).

[shelagh]

Here are a few pictures of our garden and some of the Show plants and garden specimens that are looking rather good at the moment.

[shelagh]

And the last nine pictures.  It has been a beautiful day here with very little of that biting wind.

[shelagh]

Oops missed the last one.

[Maggi Young]

Your garden is looking lovely, Shelagh.... my compliments to you and your "Staff"  

You don't fancy a long drive up to Aberdeen for the 15th with those show plants, do you? They would grace any bench. I'm surprised to see the Campanula in full bloom already.... must be the warmth from your smile!!

[shelagh]

The Ramonda, Coronilla and the Lewisia's did win prizes on Saturday at East Cheshire Maggi.  The Campanula was on the bench looking pretty good but was overlooked by the judges.

[Maggi Young]

The Ramonda, Coronilla and the Lewisia's did win prizes on Saturday at East Cheshire Maggi.  The Campanula was on the bench looking pretty good but was overlooked by the judges.

was overlooked by the judges ------ go figure!??

Well done, you had a successful day... how were the cakes?

[wolfgang vorig]

Shelag - your garden is a feast for the eyes!
Regards,    Wolfgang

[wolfgang vorig]

Gentian's begin to bloom

[wolfgang vorig]

Gentian's  Part 2

[Graham Catlow]

Wolfgang,
A whole bed of Gentians
And so many varieties, so many labels!!!
Just the one spring Gentian for me.

Gentiana acaulis

[Lesley Cox]

Shelagh, it's lovely to see your garden and everything looking just so healthy and happy. Obviously Lewisias love you and you love Lewisias. Thank you for showing us where you live.

Wolfgang, such brilliant gentians, especially the apricot ones, quite different from any I've seen before, a real treat. Many thanks.

[TheOnionMan]

Gentian's begin to bloom

Wolfgang, fabulous gentians.  Are the peach colored ones part of a breeding program, color sports that showed up in your garden, or are they named color forms?

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Thanks for showing us around in your lovely garden Shelagh !
Nice to see a fellow Lewisia enthousiast ! 

Wolfgang,
Do you suffer from Gentianitis ?? 
What a wonderful collection !

[angie]

Shelagh, I will give you a first for your Ramonda..I just love it. Your garden is superb.
Wish I could just pop in and see all those lovely plants.

Wolfgang.. amazing collection

Angie