The first week of June means peony, always and forever. That is the rule, the gospel, the way things work in my little world and why I planned a garden Open Day yesterday. Well, for the first time in the history of this garden, there were no peony open on June the 8th ( well except one, Red Charm, and one out of 50 does not count). Also failing to show up to the any were any of the multitudes of roses and only a handful of the clematis were open. At last count on the clematis bloom charts 18 are in full bud and ready to go, but they decided it would be best to wait until the crowds cleared thank you very much.

Oh well, that is the nature of a garden , and there were still some things to look at and it didn’t rain so I will not complain anymore.

…..and as always the people who visit are wonderful and charming and a delight to show around.Thank you all.

Here is a little vase parade of the clematis who were out and got to come with me to my lecture at Tower Hill Botanic Garden that was yesterday as well……….