April 2011 – Page 2 – Veronica Peerless

Turf war

April 11, 2011 by Veronica Peerless

I really like my friend Sean’s handiwork here – he’s taken an old washing machine drum, filled it with compost and turfed the top. But I’m afraid we disagree over … Read more

The Lost Gardens of Heligan

April 9, 2011 by Veronica Peerless

I had to take this pic in a hurry and the perspective is a bit wrong – this is indeed a very large rhododendron, but that’s not a miniature bench. … Read more

I’m a journalist get me out of here

April 6, 2011 by Veronica Peerless

Note to self: do not not take part in any more activities that involve heights. I have vertigo, which seems to be getting worse with my advancing years. I came … Read more

The Eden Project Part 2

April 4, 2011 by Veronica Peerless

While the biomes are undoubtedly the star attraction of the Eden Project, I liked the plane tree steps best. The trees are underplanted with bulbs and hellebores in spring – … Read more

The Eden Project

April 2, 2011 by Veronica Peerless

It’s a bit early for swathes of tulips yet – these are under glass at the Eden Project. As tulips need lifting and replanting every year for the best display … Read more