Sunday, 16 February 2020

Deja Vu - Storm Dennis

 In between the rain and winds currently outside, thanks to Storm Dennis this time, I noticed more exciting things in the garden.  Above is my bargain camellia (I don't know the name, but it came from 'the range' - one of my favourite shops - a couple of years ago).   I'm sure this is early, but very welcome.
 My first little Tete a Tete daffodil in the border.
 Another hellebore - I think this may be Picotee again.  I do like the delicate green and pink shading on the petals.
Snowdrops in a pot (and needing to be divided again, I think, once they have finished flowering).
 Storm Dennis has given us a lovely rainbow this afternoon though.
Yet again, we have been really lucky, which I am so thankful for.
I feel so sorry for those around the country where Dennis has wreaked havoc on houses and businesses - farmers being hit once again too with flooded land.  I hope that there will be a respite soon.
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  1. Elephant's Child16 February 2020 at 19:15

    Love your cheerful spring blooms. Garden catalogues have started arriving here, and I am sorely tempted.
    I am glad that you escaped the worst of Dennis the Menance and feel for those who did not.
    Some world wide gentle weather is overdue.

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    1. Ellie Foster17 February 2020 at 09:30

      Thanks, EC. I am itching to get on with my pruning and sorting out, but the weather is just not conducive at the moment. Still, these jobs will wait for me...
      I agree, we all need more gentle weather.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Bag End Gardener16 February 2020 at 20:30

    Glad you have not suffered too much in this dreadful storm. More wind and rain seems to be forecast for the coming week 🙁

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    1. Ellie Foster17 February 2020 at 09:32

      Thanks, Jayne. These storms really have been out of the ordinary, haven't they? However, I think we are going to have to get used to them in the future. (Not that we can ever 'get used' to the devastation they cause.)
      I really would like to get on with my jobs in the garden, but perhaps not this week!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Sandy16 February 2020 at 20:38

    WOW! Wonderful rainbow picture you got. Flowers, so make me smile and am soooooooo tired of winter.Sandy's Space

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    1. Ellie Foster17 February 2020 at 09:33

      Thanks, Sandy. I know, I am ready for Spring too. I just happened to look out of the window yesterday afternoon and saw the rainbow.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. butterfly17 February 2020 at 08:17

    Lovely flowers and photos .
    I have many of the same flowers out , they make the world a brighter place .

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    1. Ellie Foster17 February 2020 at 09:34

      Thanks, butterfly. We all need to focus on the good things at the moment, don't we?
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. sustainablemum17 February 2020 at 09:03

    You have such beautiful flowers in your garden. I love that camellia, I have tried to grow those but I think it is too cold here for them. I am glad to hear that you are safe after Storm Dennis, it is terrible the chaos and destruction it has caused across the country.

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    1. Ellie Foster17 February 2020 at 09:37

      Thanks, sustainablemum. My camellias are all in pots and this one is right up against the house, on a north facing wall. It seems to be doing OK there. Perhaps you could try one in a pot and then you could give it some winter protection in a shed, or bubblewrap the pot.
      I can't believe how lucky we have been when you see all the dreadful news reports about Storm Dennis. So many people are facing a huge clean up, having lost everything.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. Chrissie18 February 2020 at 11:53

    Good news to you didn´t suffer to badly from the storm. Very pretty blooms, the hellebore is very delicate in its colouring. Love the snowdrops and you got a great photo of the rainbow xcx

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    1. Ellie Foster18 February 2020 at 11:58

      Thanks, Chrissie. Water levels are high, but we have been really lucky so far. The garden is looking nearly Spring like - shame the weather isn't!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  7. Pam's English Garden27 February 2020 at 01:45

    Happy to hear you were safe in the storm. Can't wait for my tete-a-tete daffs to bloom -- they are a favorite of mine. Your's are lovely. P x

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    1. Ellie Foster27 February 2020 at 09:16

      Thanks, Pam and welcome. The miserable but not that cold (so far) winter has encouraged flowers to bloom a bit earlier than usual I think. They are very much appreciated though, in these rather grey and dull days.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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