Hamamelis mollis 'Jermyn's Gold'
Helleborus 'Penny's Pink'
Narcissus cyclamineus
Fritillaria nigra
Erythronium revolutum 'Knightshayes'
Trillium luteum
Epimedium 'Amber Queen'
Cistus argenteus 'Silver Pink'
Cornus kousa 'Wieting's Select'
Peony 'Bowl of Beauty'
Rose 'The Lark Ascending'
Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Spirit'
Turks Cap Lily
Primula florindae
Cosmos 'Purity'
Hedychium gardnerianum
Pests, pestilence, meteorological adversity.. and the occasional falling tree.
This year had it all.
But there were still a few that got away.
A very uplifting selection Jessica ! I really enjoyed those as they reminded me of all the treasures we have in store for us. And it won’t be long before it all kicks off again … seed catalogues at the ready!! xx
Yep, the snowdrops are starting to bloom. That’s the beauty of gardening isn’t it, plus the chance to improve things year on year.
Lovely photos and I am coveting your fritillary and cornus.
Best wishes for 2016
Thanks Helen. I put the fritillary in the ground (in a cage to protect it from the mice) so my fingers are crossed!
For me? The cosmos and the bee! Happy Gardening in 2016!
Buzz buzz. It was good to see so many around the garden.
Oh your photos have made me feel warm and glowing Jessica. That and a glass of sherry 🙂 A most magical round up of some of the cast in your garden. I’m particularly smitten by the erythronium.
Sherry always does that to me too 🙂
Thanks Anna.
Beautiful reminders of what is to come!
I hope so Donna. And the days are getting longer..
Beautiful. Have a happy New Year!
Thanks Alana. And the very same to you.
Gorgeous photos. What camera, lens, settings do you use for such clear and close photos?
A Nikon D7100 DSLR. Most of the photos here were taken with an 18-200mm zoom lens, but we had a disaster with it a couple of months ago, so now have two Nikon lenses which between them cover a similar range. If it’s me taking the photo it’s point and shoot, Mike is the expert when it comes to settings! We’d love to get a macro lens when budget allows, but in the meantime use a tripod to get a really crisp shot, then crop it.
That’s a wonderful way to celebrate your top bloomers of 2015. I will look forward to seeing more of your garden in 2016. Wishing you both a happy new year. Sarah x
You too Sarah, thanks x
Gosh how do you do that – a photo slide show? I love the fritillarias and the cosmos with the bee enjoying the nectar and what a pretty rose..
I use a plug in (Layer Slider) that came with the theme. It’s a devil’s own job to work it all out, but having got the one set up for the home page I can now copy the template and tweak!
I have just come home from a meal with my children there partners and my grandchildren to find these beautiful pictures,alls well in my world tonight thank you
You’re very welcome Ann and thank you. It sounds like the flooding problems have moved away from you a bit, hope all’s well.
another fritillary fan!
Gorgeous isn’t it.. just hope it comes back next year!
Ah, you had some beauties there!
Thanks Dorothy. If we have another mild winter hopefully they’ll all survive.
Not only beautiful plants but so beautifully captured in your images.
Thanks Linda.
And a stunning presentation! Thank you for the 2015 round-up of beautiful bloomers in your garden!
They are keeping me going through the unremitting grey of winter!
Beautiful specimens, one and all! I would be ecstatic if I could get a peony to bloom in my garden. Hopeless as it is, I’m still trying…
They’re tricky even here. I moved one this year. Big no-no. We shall see..
Wonderful pictures, Jessica
Thanks Derrick. I wonder how many similar ones ended up in the virtual bin, just for these few.
Beautiful!
Thanks Janice.
Lovely photos. My fave is the witch hazel. Waiting on ours here…It’ll be competing with daffs soon! x
It’s getting silly isn’t it. Witch hazels do vary with variety though, I’m still waiting for ‘Diane’.
So enjoyable, thank you.
Thanks. Seems hard to imagine all those blooms out when I look at the garden these days.
Lovely presentation Jessica, looking forward to seeing what the new year brings.
We won’t be waiting long the way things are going. I reckon the garden is 4-5 weeks ahead of last year.
It’s a reminder of the forgotten sun. May you work another batch of your wonders this coming year, Jessica. You always make everything better.
Oh if only it were true! Thanks Mise.
Exquisite! And here’s wishing you happy gardening throughout the new year.
And to you too.. You’re at the most exciting stage in a new garden, when you start to see the results of all your efforts.
Beautiful images they would make a good calendar.
Or as desktop images I was thinking..
Your “year in review” photos are just stunning…
Thanks Charlie.
Ooooh, what a treat of a post, thank you!
And thanks also for labelling everything so I can add them (pretty much) all to my wish list.
All the very best for 2016, Jessica.
There are some things I’ve already pinched from you to go on the list for next year. Isn’t it great that we have this forum for exchanging ideas?
It’s always good to look back, especially at this time of the year. A lovely selection. Here’s to next year! xxx
I think we need it especially at this time of year, when it’s so grim outside. Thanks snowbird.
Beautiful and mesmerising, thank you. I would make room for all of these in my garden. Next year – the two most important words for any gardener.
Gardeners are supposed to live longer.. for just that reason.
Very beautiful!
Thanks Suzanne. Summer seems a long time ago.