As we creep towards our move, things are a bit chaotic as you can imagine (especially as we have things in the diary which were planned before we knew we were moving). We have had some really cold weather this week, but no frost where we live at least. There has been snow on the hills and we have been keeping well wrapped up, indoors and out.
So with all that is going on, this week is a focus on hellebores…some from our garden and some from the Botanic Gardens. I hope to return to normal service next week for probably my last SoS for a few weeks. Anyway, thanks to Jim at Garden Ruminations, for hosting Six on Saturday, whose knowledge of all things plants and gardening makes him an ideal host and move on to what can be see at the moment outside.
The featured image at the top of the post is at least from our garden as are the two below.
These dark purple ones are in the gardens next to the duck pond.
And white ones….
And more pink…
As usual, I am looking forward to seeing everyone’s beautiful gardens in other parts of the world. Hope you are all well and enjoying your gardens in whatever the season is with you.
Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog written by Barbara, who likes cats, summer, good food and pretends to garden.
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A lovely selection of Hellebores.
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I spotted one flowering in my garden recently, very out of season! Lovely selection.
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Yes that is out of season for you – but such pretty flowers.
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Those hellebores must be so welcome! Good luck with that move.
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Thanks!
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It’s Hellebore party over there ! The whites are pretty, maybe because I only have purple and pink ones
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Yes the white ones are lovely. The display in the Botanic Gardens is full of lots of varieties.
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I still have a white hellebore in flower! They were weirdly late this year, but still… Anyway good luck with the move, I hope the decluttering is going well.
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These ones seem to go on forever. We have got rid of quite a few things but it just seems never ending.
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It will be worth it when you get to your new place and can relax.
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I do hope that your move goes as smoothly as possible. Moving house is supposed to be one of the most stressful things in life so fingers crossed that all goes well.
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I seems that as we clutter clear one area another one appears…but we will get there!
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I wouldn’t like to have to have to do it.
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Oh hellebores are always just so lovely! Best of luck in getting ready for your move!
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The hellebores are gorgeous. Love the pink. Good luck with your move, and your full calendar. Please keep us posted on both!
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Took 4 bags of books to a second hand book shop today and the electronics to the recycling centre. How did we manage to accumulate so much stuff???
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I can totally relate to this. Makes me frightened to move!
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Hope the move goes well. I find it fascinating how much blooms there in winter! Nothing ever blooms here in the winter!!!
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Thanks! Since Friday, quite a few of the miniature daffodils have come up.
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They are all gorgeous! I just ordered a variety of spring bulbs for autumn planting, mostly tulips and different types of daffodils. Wonderful photos in your post!
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Some of my miniature daffodils are flowering! So lovely to see.
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Wonderful!
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I love hellebores and this is such a beautiful selection. Good luck with the move.
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Thanks!
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I love your close-up shots of the hellebores. It’s as though you took “portraits” of them, with their different moods and manners.
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