Tag: Cheering up Mondays

I don’t grow many roses as they really don’t like my sandy soil but I persevere with a few because . . .

This surprises me every year as I always forget it’s in the border. I’d like to say I planned its . . .

I feel in need of some bright colour today and this is perfect. It was new in the garden when . . .

This is just coming out into flower along the drive. Like all montanas, it needs space to let rip but . . .

A new tulip in the garden this year but one that I’ve been meaning to grow for some time. I . . .

These have been sat on my kitchen windowsill brightening up the view when you’re stood at the sink. They’re a . . .

This dainty narcissus is rather apt for the weekly post of floral cheer. N. ‘Cheerfulness’ is scented and I’d planted . . .

Tulips always cheer me up and I don’t really have a favourite. This – name long lost but possibly ‘Freeman’ . . .

This has been flowering on and off for months in my garden and is now in full bloom. They may . . .

Nothing quite like a dahlia to raise the spirits and this is a real mood-lifter. I’ve spent the weekend hiding . . .