Can we have a thread of pictures?

[AlwaysOnAbloodyDiet]

Of our gardens, plants and flowers?

Here are some of my current blooms from around my garden; Cistus, Hydrangea and Mallows, all pink

(I think mumsnet only allow 3 uploads)?

[Crazzzycat]

In spite of my cat’s attempt to flatten them all, I managed to actually get one of my irises to flower!

Picture of the iris in question and one of the cat gently resting his head against the flower stalk...😂

[Gordonsgrin]

Loving the pictures, here is mine to add to the mix.. this is such a wonderful time for the garden lovers.

[AnneKipanki]

Lovely @Gordonsgrin
@AlwaysOnAbloodyDiet , Pieris is a good shrub to have . It comes in several leaf colours.
The first one is in our front , 2nd in the back .

[Gordonsgrin]

Thanks @AnneKipankiAnnkipanki, I should qualify my statement, I meant this is a wonderful time of year for garden lovers. Obviously this is an awful time for everyone more generally.

[Crazzzycat]

I agree @Gordonsgrin, May really is a lovely time for gardeners. I don’t think my garden looks anywhere near as good in July, or August, but I’m working on it!

I had no idea Pieris came in different leaf colours. I’m learning a lot from this thread! 😀

[AnneKipanki]

@AlwaysOnAbloodyDiet , there are not many posts left.
My philadelphus flowers late June/ early July and I love the scent in the garden.

[AlwaysOnAbloodyDiet]

@Crazzzycat He looks very content there
Roses and Hydrangea are a must for July & August. I'm learning too!

GordonsGrin I know exactly what you meant

Anne Feel free to do the honours and start a second thread
And thank you for all the shrub suggestions, although I'm quite adamant I will only buy one 🙈

Do you all watch Gardeners' World? I don't think I can bear to watch it tonight It's usually my favourite part of the week, Friday nights with Monty and Nigel

Here are my Rhododendron and cosmos today.

[AnneKipanki]

No , I don't . I used to watch Beechgrove Garden . It is a Scottish show. One of the ladies on it works at a nearby garden centre.

I know what you meant too @Gordonsgrin.

@AlwaysOnABloodyDiet , I have started a few threads . Mostly WAG .

[AlwaysOnAbloodyDiet]

I'm trying to figure out what WAG means ! Is it something to do with Footballer's wives and girlfriends? And I don't know that programme.

I've been out in the garden. So many new blooms - a Lilac, I can't remember the name. I think it was a German name, and a weigela. I'll post a better picture when it's in full bloom, it's enormous .... and very pink

[AnneKipanki]

I have one of those too !
Word Association Games... WAG .

[Gordonsgrin]

This is my favourite thread in the whole wide world! I love all of your garden pictures, they give me such inspiration to be a better gardener....

[Miaowse]

First bloom and lots of buds on their way.

[AnneKipanki]

@Miaowse 👍🏻
@Gordonsgrin , I agree!

[AlwaysOnAbloodyDiet]

WAG on a non gardening forum? Me: 'Magnolia'
Next person: Paint
Me: Nooooo 😂😂😂

I'm very glad that I watched GW last night. Carol showed us how to cuttings

Beautiful Miaowse

[AnneKipanki]

Is that a big field @AlwaysOnAbloodyDiet ?
Or is that part of your garden ?

[AnneKipanki]

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/gardening/3910698-can-we-have-a-thread-of-pictures-too

[AlwaysOnAbloodyDiet]

It is a field. Thank goodness I don't have to mow that, husband does! 🚜

Yay, a second thread. I'll add pictures soon 🌸

[Crazzzycat]

A new thread you say?! 🤨 I must go and check it out!

Lovely pictures @AlwaysOnAbloodyDiet & @Miaowse! what is that flower Miaowse? It looks gorgeous

[Miaowse]

Hi Crazzzycat, it was well established when we moved in so I’m not sure, could it be an old rose? The stems have lots of very, very small thorns/spikes, reddish and soft on new growth but more like proper thorns on older stems (I’ve attached a picture). The flowers are highly fragranced and smell like roses to me.

[Crazzzycat]

I think you’re right Miaowse! I can’t believe I didn’t recognise it as a rose. I must swat up on my flower identification skills 😳

[Tigger83]

@haggisonthehill think it's phlox?