tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223294603002782762.post5453715325960338192..comments2024-03-24T06:10:25.358-07:00Comments on Noel's Garden Blog: How green is our winter Noel Kingsburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09443137231998907024noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223294603002782762.post-22931364647264518772014-01-08T12:18:47.695-08:002014-01-08T12:18:47.695-08:00I have not been to Wisley for a number of years, t...I have not been to Wisley for a number of years, thanks for reminding me how much I enjoyed it and that I really should make the trip again as it really is not that far from my home in Kent.David Ellishttp://www.shedsdirect.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223294603002782762.post-17521549665697558882013-12-26T06:57:49.320-08:002013-12-26T06:57:49.320-08:00But what about all the other wonderful glittery br...But what about all the other wonderful glittery broad-leaved evergreens we can grow - pittosporums, myrtles, skimmias,phillyreas, euonymi, camellias, hebes, azaras - so many more. All you new perennialists wax lyrical over a few ragged acanthus leaves but there's a whole world of emerald shrubbery which we now neglect. Continental gardeners can't have them, we should make the most of shiny varied greens in our milder winters specially in town gardens.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791751421698536323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223294603002782762.post-15261958279722635292013-12-24T09:16:30.821-08:002013-12-24T09:16:30.821-08:00I must try and visit Wisley in the winter--I'v...I must try and visit Wisley in the winter--I've always done spring and summer and once the fall: it is one of my favorite gardens anywhere, and such a treasure trove of gems. Thanks for the glimpse in the quiet season!Panayoti Kelaidishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846898350006673316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223294603002782762.post-42275687833918631182013-12-24T04:05:43.601-08:002013-12-24T04:05:43.601-08:00Very insightful post Noel. I have noticed my own A...Very insightful post Noel. I have noticed my own Acanthus mollis looking good this winter.<br />I loved your description of the inverted leaves of gunnera as shelters-which they are of course for the crowns of the plant - but your pun about for fellow europeans. Every time I read my paper I am ashamed of our government!Roger Brook - No Dig Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210160273591839142noreply@blogger.com