JANUARY 1999

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The catkins on Garrya Elliptica make it  the most spectacular plant  in the garden

Snowdrops are everywhere

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Hellebore blooms at the back of the plot

 

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Heather colours the rockery purple and white                          A few flowers appear on vinca.   

 

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Crocuses - purple and yellow                   and primulas come into their own

 

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The early broad beans have come through this year. Last year they failed.

I am still eating brussels   The leeks are being very slow.

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