My father’s garden manages to have a lot more growing in it, in spite of the cold weather.
It is in Brighton on the south coast of Sussex, and has lots of tall trees to provide protection, so it’s not surprising some things are flourishing.
He is particularly proud of his camellias, as he has a very chalky, alkaline soil, so has to grow them in pots. This is the same for his rhododendrons (which weren’t out yet).
It’s always worth having a poke around to see what’s happening, as there’s always a nice surprise waiting to be discovered, just like these hyacinths, periwinkles and forget me nots.
Watching nature while walking 