The escalonia separating the back and front gardens is in full bloom and looking spectacular. Unfortunately, this hedge will have to go when the drive way is redone, but we may try moving the plants to see what happens.

Blooming escalonia
The escalonia separating the back and front gardens is in full bloom and looking spectacular. Unfortunately, this hedge will have to go when the drive way is redone, but we may try moving the plants to see what happens.
Blooming escalonia
Apple buds on the old apple tree.
The whitebeam which wasn’t showing any growth at its growing tip, has finally started to grow. Whether or not it will grow normally remains to be seen.
First cut for the new lawn
The grass is doing well!