Who am I?

Hello. My names Adam Greathead and i am a 23 year old gardener from Stourbridge in the West Midlands. I live here at 'Duck Pools' so named as we are fans and live amongst ducks (amongst other things). I live with my family and our little b order terrier Monty. All things plant-related fall to me as head Gardener.For about 10 years i have also tended two allotments (named vegetable garden from now on).
Beingpart of our localgardeningguildfor several years i am now vegetable judgefor our meetings and speakers secretary. I am also Secretary to NVS West Mids D.A.
I have written gardening articles for several publications and currently write for 'Simply Veg' magazine (available from NVS).

Saturday, 26 May 2012

The flowers to see May out...

Returning from five days away from the garden, its incredible how things have come on with the recent heatwave we've had. We've come back to be greeted by alliums in full throttle and aquilegias pacing it out. Everything is greener, fresher and healthier. Its something i see every year yet it never ceases to excite me as though its the first time ever. Rather like christmas; you know it comes on an annual basis but you still get the same excitment when it does. So i'll now share some photos of some of the stars of this month:-
Rhododendron

Aquilegia clematiflora

Today sees the end of Chelsea week which culminates with the great plant sell-off. I've always wanted to go to Chelsea but never got round to it due to various factors such as work and the cost. I.m not sure how much it costs but i would imagine it's expensive. However, for now i shall continue to attend the Malvern show which, for me, is a fantastic show and has everything to offer and doesn't cost an arm and a leg in entrance fees!


Melittus


Part of the Jewel garden

Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'


Clematis 'Vivyan Pennel'
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