tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post4015815988550858243..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Harlow Carr in DecemberJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-33734134631310612872015-12-17T19:19:23.554+00:002015-12-17T19:19:23.554+00:00The mistletoe sculpture is fabulous at this time o...The mistletoe sculpture is fabulous at this time of year, very festive. I haven't seen many berries this year, we'll have to see what this winter brings.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-59595446514290925642015-12-17T17:21:19.931+00:002015-12-17T17:21:19.931+00:00That mistletoe sculpture is certainly unique!I rea...That mistletoe sculpture is certainly unique!I really do like that teapot composter too. Oddly enough we have lots of berries this year and it's as mild as can be. It's nice seeing everything coming full circle.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-70242008176574771752015-12-17T07:29:04.258+00:002015-12-17T07:29:04.258+00:00No, it can weaken the plants if they're forced...No, it can weaken the plants if they're forced too often or picked for too long.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-49974571139961172022015-12-17T07:27:21.185+00:002015-12-17T07:27:21.185+00:00You're right. We always worry when we see thin...You're right. We always worry when we see things flowering out of season but as you say, nature has a way of rectifying things. I do feel sorry for the wildlife though, I don't think they'll know whether they're coming or going.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-28008089785354733062015-12-17T00:36:23.035+00:002015-12-17T00:36:23.035+00:00I don't want to force the rhubarb too much Jo,...I don't want to force the rhubarb too much Jo, we were picking from February right through to Sept, the crowns have been well fed.Renovation in Galiciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134753603087085719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-36185829037655466632015-12-16T23:34:55.539+00:002015-12-16T23:34:55.539+00:00Well, I've enjoyed my visits to Harlow Grange ...Well, I've enjoyed my visits to Harlow Grange with you to!<br /><br />I think the weather is so un-seasonably warm the bulbs and plants may struggle to decide what they should be doing ... I'm sure in the end all will be sorted, nature has a way of sorting things ... eventually.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-38884503062610587872015-12-16T11:46:40.391+00:002015-12-16T11:46:40.391+00:00I think they really do make an effort in the garde...I think they really do make an effort in the garden with the Christmas decorations, it all looked very festive. Every post about Harlow Carr this year has shown how much has changed each month so I doubt it will be long until more plants are pushing their way through the earth and buds start to burst.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-21148202632043858922015-12-16T11:20:38.810+00:002015-12-16T11:20:38.810+00:00It has been interesting coming along with you when...It has been interesting coming along with you when you've visit Harlow Carr and seeing the different areas as they change throughout the year. The seasonal decorations are a good way of adding some cheer and like our own UK garden we know there's life going on underneath the earth and in some cases buds are beginning to appear in this mild weather. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-75389265114583242102015-12-16T10:13:20.077+00:002015-12-16T10:13:20.077+00:00It's a shame there aren't more gardens to ...It's a shame there aren't more gardens to visit where you are. We're spoilt for choice really. I was surprised to see the rhubarb poking through already, perhaps a crumble will be on the menu early next year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-76545966602940512762015-12-16T10:11:29.041+00:002015-12-16T10:11:29.041+00:00It does. It's a bit of a blank canvas at the m...It does. It's a bit of a blank canvas at the moment waiting for the new season to begin, but there's still things of interest to be found.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-79292526725678465502015-12-16T10:10:07.044+00:002015-12-16T10:10:07.044+00:00It will be good to have another RHS garden in the ...It will be good to have another RHS garden in the north, I'm definitely looking forward to visiting that one, and you're right, I might still make the odd trip to Harlow Carr next year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-46655217386037376802015-12-16T01:19:42.661+00:002015-12-16T01:19:42.661+00:00I've really enjoyed your monthly posts from Ha...I've really enjoyed your monthly posts from Harlow Carr, we have so few gardens open to the public here. Interesting to see that their rhubarb is also showing growth the same as ours is.Renovation in Galiciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134753603087085719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-70972663520769352062015-12-15T23:00:13.214+00:002015-12-15T23:00:13.214+00:00It's definitely looking like winter is settlin...It's definitely looking like winter is settling in. Almost like the garden is taking a much deserved break from all of the summer abundance :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-76106777824084380012015-12-15T21:44:19.493+00:002015-12-15T21:44:19.493+00:00I've enjoyed your monthly trips to Harlow Carr...I've enjoyed your monthly trips to Harlow Carr Jo - thanks for sharing them with us. Perhaps you will still be able to make the odd trip next year. I'm looking forward to the opening of the fifth RHS garden which will be relatively near to us :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-9929534061550158452015-12-15T21:26:57.404+00:002015-12-15T21:26:57.404+00:00I've thoroughly enjoyed all my visits this yea...I've thoroughly enjoyed all my visits this year. The mistltoe is a perfect sculpture for this season, it's really huge. I'm not sure what I'll do next year, if anything given my lack of time at the moment.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-50697709156939020322015-12-15T20:57:00.333+00:002015-12-15T20:57:00.333+00:00It seems that you have had a wonderful year of vis...It seems that you have had a wonderful year of visits! It has certainly been interesting seeing Harlow Carr along with you through the year. That sculpture of the mistletoe is incredible isn't it! A lovely last visit - for now! I hope that you enjoy whatever you decide to do next year. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-64517331211558816782015-12-15T20:09:43.492+00:002015-12-15T20:09:43.492+00:00It does in some respects but there's still lot...It does in some respects but there's still lots to see and it won't be long until everything starts springing in to growth again.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-60113465708992041432015-12-15T20:08:27.016+00:002015-12-15T20:08:27.016+00:00Harlow Carr is the only RHS garden I've visite...Harlow Carr is the only RHS garden I've visited, I'd love to see the others but haven't had chance yet, perhaps in the future. It would be great to compare them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-65035225726349317052015-12-15T20:06:05.465+00:002015-12-15T20:06:05.465+00:00I'd love something along the same lines as the...I'd love something along the same lines as the teapot bin in my own garden, that would make a great talking point. I've enjoyed seeing how the garden has changed each month, I shall miss visiting.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-17086960286460520142015-12-15T19:59:57.476+00:002015-12-15T19:59:57.476+00:00That's the beauty of such a large garden, ther...That's the beauty of such a large garden, there's always something new to see no matter how many times you visit. It won't be long now until the spring bulbs are pushing their way through the earth and then it all begins again.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-45391953602248902652015-12-15T19:55:18.691+00:002015-12-15T19:55:18.691+00:00I think evergreens mixed in with deciduous trees l...I think evergreens mixed in with deciduous trees look good. That's the thing with gardening, everything can be cleared away at the end of the year and the following year is a whole new story.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-73563364297931337152015-12-15T19:06:52.932+00:002015-12-15T19:06:52.932+00:00It all looks a bit sad doesn't it?It all looks a bit sad doesn't it?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-73303158697649587282015-12-15T18:39:09.818+00:002015-12-15T18:39:09.818+00:00I've enjoyed following you along on your visit...I've enjoyed following you along on your visits. As I visit Rosemoor quite frequently it's been so interesting to compare the northernmost RHS garden with the southernmost. I read somewhere that Rosemoor is actually colder in winter because it's in a valley frost pocket. I don't know how true that is. rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-25603571891079658712015-12-15T18:10:23.423+00:002015-12-15T18:10:23.423+00:00A most enjoyable post and photos. I really like th...A most enjoyable post and photos. I really like that teapot bin. <br />It's been interesting to see this garden month by month through the year. Flighty xx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-73043745326276030622015-12-15T16:53:38.392+00:002015-12-15T16:53:38.392+00:00I have been every month too but have still found t...I have been every month too but have still found things on your blog that I missed on my way round. I found lack of interest in late November http://thirdageblogger.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/harlow-carr-in-november.html but, give it a few weeks, and the new season will be in evidence.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928188713843255078noreply@blogger.com