Set by the banks of the crystal River Test, cutting through the chalk downland, sits Mottisfont Priory, dating to the 13th Century and with a colourful history right up to the 20th Century with Maud and Gilbert Russell bringing life again to the old house and the National Trust subsequently taking the House and Gardens…
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Malus transitoria – crab apple delights
Malus transitoria, the cut-leaved crab apple (photographed at RHS Wisley earlier this week) Crab apples are often excellent small trees for the garden, with late spring blossom to rival many of the Japanese Cherries, persistent fruit (attractive but only barely edible in the strictest sense). The blossom can be exceedingly fragrant and runs the gamut…
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at home, Madame Alfred Carriere, flowers
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A trio of scented Violas
Buttercup, Etain and Rebecca. Delightful creatures and fragrant, especially the clear strong yellow Buttercup.
The Teddington Gardener 