Buds and Blossom
Blarney Castle Gardens
28.03.2024
Wild Garlic Blossom at the entrance On the way to the castle Walking to and from castle under a cover of spring blossom Budding
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Fungi and falling leaves signal arrival of Autumn at Blarney Castle Gardens
Pics taken 14.01.2023
A domesticated grey cat, with a long bushy tail, perhaps a Maine Coon, works its way along the leaf-strewn floor of the Fern Tree Garden |
Leaves and fungi signal the arrival of Autumn. |
Come for a walk |
A fine seat, one of a pair, in the Poison Garden |
Water falls down to pool in Fern Tree Garden |
This little resting spot was completed by the staff this year. |
Just a few hints of Autumn as October begins in Blarney Castle Gardens
(pics 2nd Oct '23)
Pips of the robust thorny Rosa Moyesi (I think!!!) |
Much of this tree is still green. |
Rhus leaves turning |
Blooming time for these Cyclamen, hidden away in a shady corner. |
Indian Pokeweed in the Poison Garden. More on its dangers here via Mt Sinai Hospital |
All together now, munch! |
In the Carnivorous garden. |