Always something to see in the Garden

Pyracanthus in full berry

 

It's fungus season - Fairy Inkcap

Grevillea

  

These eucalyptus blew down during Storm Arwen, and are growing vigorously from the base.

 

Tree heathers at their best in the garden this week.

They originate from parts of Africa and Southern Europe. They are pretty hardy, but need an acidic free draining soil, in sun or partial shade.

 Brownea grandiceps in the tropical glasshouse.

Brownea grandiceps is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. Its common names include the rose of Venezuela and the scarlet flame bean. It originated in South America but is now widely grown as a decorative tree in tropical gardens.

The flowerheads can be up to 20cms in diameter.

The rose of Venezuela is native to Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru and Colombia where it grows in the tropical rainforest and is attractive to humming birds and butterflies.

Information from Wikipedia March 2023.

New Year Fun Run 2023 - pictures

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Unexpected visitor at the lower pond

 A kingfisher perches quietly at the lower pond in the winter sunshine