Have you ever met a Handkerchief Tree? They are relatively rare trees and in May they produce a profusion of large white bracts which look exactly like freshly washed handkerchiefs. The trees originate in China and were first discovered in 1869 by a French missionary/naturalist, Armand David. He found just a single tree way up …
Kenwood gardens
Reasons to be cheerful…
Well, today is the 21st December which means that from now on the days get longer and the darkness starts to recede. It also means that spring is on its way. And, in one small corner of Kenwood, could be said to have arrived. Yes, this is a winter flowering shrub (and I am hoping …
More autumn colour
I am not sure what this glorious yellow tree is, but isn’t it wonderful. Leaning down the slope onto the Kenwood Lawns. Looking up that slope to the beech avenue and the upper lawns, there is a fine leaf carpet. And just turn slightly to your left and there are Henry Moor’s Seated figures gazing …