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Alison Moore

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Gardens Writer for Cheshire Life Magazine, often to be found taking my camera for a wander around the glorious gardens of Cheshire. #Gardens #Gardening #Wildlife #Photography #GardenMediaGuild

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Good afternoon Joanne, I'm hoping it's a 'spring is here' sort of week, but I suspect that's a tad optimistic. Hope it's a good one for you, lovely xx

09.03.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#sixonsaturday 07-03-26 : with 2 camellias, pruning trees and wood chips, bananas 🌱, fredgardenerblog2.wordpress.com/2026/03/07/s...

07.03.2026 07:25 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A collage of six photographs of flowers, comprising: a pale pink six petalled Hellebore with dark purple at the centre and creamy large stamens; two spires of electric blue/purple star-like Hyacinth flowers edged with pale blue stripes; a cluster of dainty white Daffodil flowers with short orange trumpet-like centres, covered with dew; a bright glossy yellow petalled lesser celandine flower with yellow stamens & dark glossy black leaves; a twig covered with small white blossom with slightly pink centres; two pale blue star-like Chionodoxa flowers with dark blue stripes.

A collage of six photographs of flowers, comprising: a pale pink six petalled Hellebore with dark purple at the centre and creamy large stamens; two spires of electric blue/purple star-like Hyacinth flowers edged with pale blue stripes; a cluster of dainty white Daffodil flowers with short orange trumpet-like centres, covered with dew; a bright glossy yellow petalled lesser celandine flower with yellow stamens & dark glossy black leaves; a twig covered with small white blossom with slightly pink centres; two pale blue star-like Chionodoxa flowers with dark blue stripes.

In today's #SixOnSaturday... a 'Sugar Plum' Hellebore, fragrant Hyacinths, a mini Narcissus named 'Baby Doll,' a 'Brazen Hussey' lesser celandine, Prunus incisa 'Kojo-no-mai' blossom & Chionodoxa 🌱 onemanandhisgardentrowel.wordpress.com/2026/03/07/s...

07.03.2026 07:57 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Rhubarb crumble, now you're talking πŸ˜‹ Especially Timperley Early which I've been writing about this week (and Timperley is only a mile away).

07.03.2026 09:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#SixOnSaturday – Six things happening in my garden thisΒ week Six on Saturday is a weekly meme originally hosted by The Propagator but now in the tender care of Jim at Garden Ruminations. It's been another week with some dry and sunny days here in Berkshire, albeit still chilly overnight. The rain returned on Friday so the al fresco mid-morning coffee breaks have had to be paused temporarily. However, the turf laid in the autumn in our revamped front garden has had its first cut and I spotted a pair of robins who look like they're setting up home in one of our hedges.

#SixOnSaturday - Six things happening in my garden this week #gardens #gardening #growyourown #flowers #nature

07.03.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning Joanne, I've not checked yet, but I expect it will rain just 'cos its Saturday. Same as last week! Get yer wellies on and splash in some puddles Mrs T. Have fun xx

07.03.2026 07:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Little Garden 7th March 2026 My Little Garden 7th March 2026 The first week of March has brought spring-like temperatures and us hardy folk β€˜up north’ put away our β€˜big coats’ and embraced the warmth of the new season …

The week when it briefly felt like spring #SixonSaturday #mylittlegarden #bloomscrolling
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07.03.2026 07:03 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning Joanne and happy March to you too. Have a good week xx

02.03.2026 08:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I don't think I'm quite ready for washing on the line yet. Maybe next week. Thanks and you too.

28.02.2026 09:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I never used to be a fan of pulmonaria either, purely because of their tatty leaves in summer. At some point I changed my mind because of the early flowers. Is yours definitely 'Blue Ensign'? The leaves are non spotty but the flowers are mixed colours rather than intense blue. 🀞for the seeds.

28.02.2026 09:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

#SixonSaturday

28.02.2026 09:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#sixonsaturday 28-02-26 :
Paprika, crocus, daffodils, mimosa, pond issue, and strawberry tree pruning 🌱

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28.02.2026 07:51 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A collage of six photographs of flowers and wildlife, comprising... a daffodil with slightly swept back yellow petals and a long orange trumpet like centre; a dark red Hellebore flower with big yellow stamens at the centre; a clump of goblet-like purple Crocuses with yellow stamens; a clump of several rounded golden yellow Narcissus flowers with short orange trumpet-like centres; veined new fresh green  leaves with a round red ladybird with black spots sheltering underneath - the black underside of another ladybird can be seen on the other side of a leaf; a tall clump of star-like pink Hyacinth flowers edged with white.

A collage of six photographs of flowers and wildlife, comprising... a daffodil with slightly swept back yellow petals and a long orange trumpet like centre; a dark red Hellebore flower with big yellow stamens at the centre; a clump of goblet-like purple Crocuses with yellow stamens; a clump of several rounded golden yellow Narcissus flowers with short orange trumpet-like centres; veined new fresh green leaves with a round red ladybird with black spots sheltering underneath - the black underside of another ladybird can be seen on the other side of a leaf; a tall clump of star-like pink Hyacinth flowers edged with white.

In today's 'one more sleep until meteorological spring' #SixOnSaturday... 'Jetfire,' a β€˜Reanna’s Ruby’ Hellebore, Crocuses, a fragrant Narcissus, ladybirds & a pink Hyacinth 🌱 onemanandhisgardentrowel.wordpress.com/2026/02/28/s...

28.02.2026 07:53 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Little Garden 28th Feb 2026 My Little Garden 28th Feb 2026 The last day of February is here, and I’m happy to report that we’ve had a mild week with a few dry days. Gardening has been done at last! I keep looking at my very …

The week when i finally did some gardening #SixonSaturday #mylittlegarden #bloomscrolling
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28.02.2026 07:50 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning Joanne, that is so true πŸ€¨πŸ˜‚ Have a good un regardless mi dear xx

28.02.2026 07:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good evening Joanne, sorry I missed this, but thank you. A bit of a twitter/X hashtag! And don't mention thighs to pear shaped me πŸ˜‚πŸ€£xx

25.02.2026 20:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The last of the snowdrops for another year.
#ThickTrunkTuesday
#Snowdrops
#ArleyHall

24.02.2026 14:59 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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Narcissus 'Arctic Bells' just about standing up to the rain in #mylittlegarden #SundayYellow #Bloomscrolling

22.02.2026 08:17 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning Joanne, the β˜€οΈ is shining for the first time in ages here. Hope you have the same over the Pennines. Happy weekend Mrs T xx

21.02.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#sixonsaturday 21-02-26 : cardoon, cherry plum blossom, May berry shrub ,brugmansia cuttings cistus and rain of course πŸŒ±β€¦ fredgardenerblog2.wordpress.com/2026/02/21/s...

21.02.2026 07:37 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A collage of six photographs of flowers, comprising an illuminated pale yellow large petalled Hellebore with 5 red blotches at the centre & large creamy stamens; purple, globe like Crocuses bejeweled with raindrops; pale yellow Primrose flowers and bight yellow centres; deep pink reflexed petals of a Cyclamen coum; a small pale yellow Daffodil with a darker yellow protruding trumpet-like centre, with unopened companions in bud; a spear of pale green Hyacinth flower buds, those at the top having opened to reveal pale pink flowers.

A collage of six photographs of flowers, comprising an illuminated pale yellow large petalled Hellebore with 5 red blotches at the centre & large creamy stamens; purple, globe like Crocuses bejeweled with raindrops; pale yellow Primrose flowers and bight yellow centres; deep pink reflexed petals of a Cyclamen coum; a small pale yellow Daffodil with a darker yellow protruding trumpet-like centre, with unopened companions in bud; a spear of pale green Hyacinth flower buds, those at the top having opened to reveal pale pink flowers.

In today's 'there's only one more week until meteorological spring... hurrah!' #SixOnSaturday we have a yellow Hellebore, Crocuses, Primroses, Cyclamen coum, β€˜TΓͺte-Γ -TΓͺte’ Daffs & a Hyacinth onemanandhisgardentrowel.wordpress.com/2026/02/21/s... 🌱

21.02.2026 07:43 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Little Garden 21st Feb 2026 My Little Garden 21st Feb 2026 It’s been one of those weeks that I’m quite glad to see the back of. Not that it’s been all bad, in fact quite the opposite, but my multi tasking skills have been …

The week when i had no time for the garden #SixonSaturday #mylittlegarden #bloomscrolling
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21.02.2026 09:13 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#sixonsaturday and #ValentinesDay !
Both in 1 post 14-02-26
This week you’ll find crocuses, muscaris, arum maculatum, euphorbia, camellia and broad beans 🌱

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14.02.2026 07:45 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
A collage of six photographs of flowers and foliage, comprising: two pink Viola flowers with purple and yellow centres, bejeweled with raindrops; dark green and pale cream variegated leaves of a Euonymus; two purple Viola flowers with yellow centres, bejeweled with raindrops; a pale white Hellebore with veined petals and pale green stripes and cream stamens at the centre; an unfurling red-green leaf bud; a yellow Daffodil with a large trumpet-like centre, bejeweled with rain drops.

A collage of six photographs of flowers and foliage, comprising: two pink Viola flowers with purple and yellow centres, bejeweled with raindrops; dark green and pale cream variegated leaves of a Euonymus; two purple Viola flowers with yellow centres, bejeweled with raindrops; a pale white Hellebore with veined petals and pale green stripes and cream stamens at the centre; an unfurling red-green leaf bud; a yellow Daffodil with a large trumpet-like centre, bejeweled with rain drops.

In today's #SixOnSaturday... cheery Violas, Euonymus japonica 'Kathy,' a Hellebore, new leaves & the first Daff!
onemanandhisgardentrowel.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/s... 🌱

14.02.2026 08:42 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week’s #SixOnSaturday proves that love is actually all around, with a Tulip, Hosta, Red Roses, Bleeding Heart and Brunnera bringing the love.

Happy #ValentinesDay everyone!

🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #FlowerFeed #BloomScrolling

14.02.2026 09:33 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Good afternoon Joanne, couldn't post anything this morning for some reason, and then I went out to see snowdrops. Thank you so much, lovely. Happy Valentine’s Day and happy weekend xx

14.02.2026 14:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Little Garden 14th Feb 2026 My Little Garden 14th Feb 2026 Happy Valentine’s Day. There are no red roses for me, but I much prefer a bunch of daffs at this time of year anyway, so Mr M gets off lightly. If he were to come …

The week when I was very late for #SixonSaturday
#mylittlegarden
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14.02.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hellebore x hybridus (Ashwood Evolution Group) Neon shades.
#mylittlegarden #fridayflowers #bloomscrolling

13.02.2026 14:13 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The first of the Iris in #mylittlegarden #TuesdayBlue
#Bloomscrolling

10.02.2026 19:24 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great to see the buds appearing, and all the birds on your feeder. The highlight of my week was a group of longtailed tits, but no photos...

07.02.2026 12:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0