#WythnosCompost #Di-Fawn
Wyt ti’n dewis compost di-fawn?
Diolch am warchod mawndiroedd y byd 💚
Ble bynnag fo’r mawndir, ei adael yn y tirlun a’i adfer yw’r flaenoriaeth, gan anelu am #NaturUwchCarbonIs.
#CriwCompostio @stephaniehafferty.bsky.social #JaneDavidson @adamynyrardd.bsky.social #garddio
2/2
Wide seas and dramatic skies. I can't grumble.
#gardening #garddio #viewfromtheoffice #thegardenofjanedelawney #ukgardening
1/2
A completely different day. Primroses, fresh Verbena sprouting, Narcissus and Crocus peeping out.
#gardening #garddio #viewfromtheoffice #thegardenofjanedelawney #ukgardening
3/3
and spring will come and I'll have more time, light, energy and motivation. I'm fairly sure I always feel like this in January and it always improves!
#gardening #garddio #januaryblues #greyday #ukgardening
2/3
I need time, weather and energy on my side to get things done and I very rarely have all three. Though I will give to my clients more than I give to myself.
Still, the Cavolo nero and purple sprouting brocoli are doing well.
#gardening #garddio #januaryblues #greyday #ukgardening
1/3
Rather a gloomy old day. Idris is staying tucked up in bed rather than sitting in his Cadair. I don't blame him.
I'm feeling somewhat forlorn about the state of the garden. But I guess lots of people do this time of year?
#gardening #garddio #januaryblues #greyday #ukgardening
Spent the day doing one of my favourite things- planting stuff!
A couple of weeks off now, then back to it in 2026!
#gardening #garddio #endofyear #holiday
Well, that's a wrap gardening (for other people) for the year! It ended up and alright day after the rain had a massive tantrum and then skulked off and left me to it.
#gardening #garddio #endofyear #holiday
3/3
Little baby figling nestled in a leaf axil. This will develop into a full-on fig next year.
A pretty white Chaenomales (Japanese quince) flower.
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #robin #robins #robinsofbluesky #gotanyworms #blodau #fig #ficus #ukgardening
2/3
There's some more winter flowers about. Including my favourite Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' the smell is divine.
This small-flowered Lonicera also smelt good.
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #blodau #flowers #daphnebholuajacquelinepostill #ukgardening
When you think you can't get any more closely supervised, you get TWO robins. They seemed to tolerate each other, so maybe family, or loves.
1/3
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #robin #robins #robinsofbluesky #ukgardening
2/2
Some flowers (etc.) of December.
A rainy rose.
Little lichen grove.
Rhododendron 'Christmas Cheer' understanding the assignment.
Helebore blooming.
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #rainyday #viewfromtheoffice #flowers #blodau #lichen #flowersofdecember #ukgardening
Well, the nice weather didn't last long. Although one of the lovely things about the area is that, even when the weather's terrible, the scenery is still beautiful.
1/2
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #rainyday #viewfromtheoffice #ukgardening
A beautiful cold, crisp day today. Just like it's supposed to be. I wasn't doing anything interesting or photogenic today, but the blue sky was lovely.
When I got home, the clouds were settling down like a duvet over the valley.
#gardening #garddio #Dolgellau #mountains #mynyddoedd #ukgardening
This afternoon was far nicer than forecast or anticipated. Cadair Idris even made an appearance through the low, misty clouds.
This morning was rotten though, there's my face to prove it.
#gardening #garddio #rainyday #breathofthegreyking #cadairidris #pofaced #ukgardening
2/2
This last picture also has some well camouflaged hangers on, although with the number of blue titmice in the garden, I don't think the aphids will go unnoticed for long.
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #euphorbia #aphids #bluetits #ukgardening
Some Euphorbia this morning, seemingly shrugging off the recent inclement weather and actively enjoying the rain!
1/2
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #euphorbia #aphids #bluetits #ukgardening
One advantage of the shorter days as we approach the Solstice is the opportunity to see spectacular sunrises. Like this morning.
At one point, the sun came out and I had to take off my jumper for a bit! That ain't right.
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #viewfromtheoffice #wintersolsticeisnigh
Sedum (Hylotelephium telephium) biding its time but ready to go OFF.
English mace, well, Welsh mace (Alcea ageratum) preparing for the spring.
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #thegardenofjanedelawney #wasabi #flowers #blodau #ukgardening
Things stirring in the garden of Jane Delawney.
Viburnum tinus blushing beautifully.
Wasabi (Wasabi japonica) very happy in North Wales.
The mystical madness of Fatsia flowers.
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #thegardenofjanedelawney #wasabi #flowers #blodau #ukgardening
4/4
The views were moody and dramatic, when I could see anything.
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #rainyday #stormbram #rhsdiploma #gardener #professionalgardener #ukgardening #viewfromtheoffice
When I meet people this time of year and they find out I'm a gardener, they tend to say 'Oh, things must be quietening down now'.
1/4
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #rainyday #stormbram #rhsdiploma #gardener #professionalgardener #ukgardening #viewfromtheoffice
2/2
Both moved to their new home last winter and seeming very happy.
A close-up of Mahonia flowers, a bright spot in an otherwise overcast day.
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #growyourown #kitchengarden #stormbram #ukgardening
The clouds descended upon me as the afternoon progressed, Storm Bram on his way. Stay safe everyone.
A couple of young (sort of) fruit bushes, a blackcurrant cutting and a gooseberry layer.
1/2
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #growyourown #kitchengarden #stormbram #ukgardening
I spent the day in one of favourite places, doing one of my favourite things - planting! Bare root roses today.
Have a good weekend, everyone. Stay safe, warm and dry.
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #planting #roses #bareroot #barerootroses #davidaustinroses #ukgardening
Well, that was a full-on fortnight. Harlech Art and Craft Fair at the weekend, plus preparation. Dirty Three in Manchester on Monday. I'm glad it's Friday.
1/2
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #planting #roses #bareroot #barerootroses #davidaustinroses #ukgardening
2/2
Blackcurrant buds looking like they're about to burst and cherry in full blossom. Poor, confused plants.
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #robin #robingoch #gotanyworms #climatechange
What a quintessentially round dumpling of a robin! I was supervised very intently this afternoon.
Some Cornus winter interest (if that's not a cultivar name, it ought to be!)
1/2
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #robin #robingoch #gotanyworms #climatechange
2/2
It feels like ages since I've been outside. Nice day for it.
Some lovely primroses were basking in the wintery sunshine.
#gardening #garddio #horticulture #backtowork #viewfromtheoffice #dirtythree #minibreak
Back to it in the beautiful surrounds of North Wales after a lovely couple of days away in Manchester to see Dirty Three in fine company.
Also after the Harlech Art and Craft Fair at the weekend.
1/2
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