Newsletter August 2024
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Plant of the Month

Crocosmia Star of the East

I nearly lost this lovely Crocosmia a few years ago but it has recovered well.
It has very large individual flowers in an incredibly bright, clear orange, a lovely contrast to the rambling Geranium Rosanne.
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Crocosmia Solfaterre was also on the danger list and has made an equally welcome recovery. With its rich golden flowers and dusky green foliage it blends into the mixed flower border well.
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Roses everywere have been spectacular the year. This one, variety unknown, has been continually covered in clusters of rich pink flowers which were in perfect condition for Penarth Open Gardens Trail in July.

Penarth Open Gardens Trail in July

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Another very successful weekend with even more gardens and other locations taking part. We raised an amazing total of just over £5,000 for The Children's Society.  We are all so grateful to the wonderful, generous people who supported us, including those who braved the rain on Saturday with a smile!
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A personal "thank you" from me to everyone who supported my  artwork sale. Thanks to your generosity I was able to make my best ever donation to the Children's Society.

Artisans Corner 

Business as usual at Artisans Corner but unfortunately my framed prints and greetings cards will no longer be available at FLorist64, Cornerswell Road, Penarth, as the business has sadly had to close. 
Cards are still available at Griffin Bookshop.