It’s a pity that when one says rhododendrons most people immediately think of that acid shade of magenta that is by far the commonest colour found on rhododendrons in woods and even gardens. However, a short stroll around the Mount Edgcumbe gardens will show that they can be found in many shades of red andContinue reading “Rhododendrons”
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Follies and Fountains
The Mount Edgcumbe gardens have several follies and former fountains. To start with the biggest folly of all – the house. In spring 1941 Plymouth suffered several days of bombing and the destruction was widespread. On 22 March, incendiary bombs set the building on fire. I’ve heard that the house was lit up to saveContinue reading “Follies and Fountains”
Camellias
This will be an occasional blog, mainly about how we are spending time during the lockdown. We are extremely fortunate because we live on the edge of the Mount Edgcumbe estate in south east Cornwall with hundreds of acres to walk in. We rarely see any-one and when we do, it’s easy to stay wellContinue reading “Camellias”
