Lutris In The Trees

Under the trees is the best place to be

Fagus sylvatica - Møn- Denmark

London Town

A nice little delivery today from
Having purchased a Sophora prostrata from them at Gardeners World Live last year, I’ve been building my wishlist from them.

Having whittled down a list of 37 (😬) I chose the following four (Left to Right)
1. Euonymus oxyphyllus - Korean Spindle
2. X Sycoparrotia semidecidua - Figazel Ironwood
3. Vitex agnus-castus - Chaste Tree
4. Drimys winteri - Winter’s Bark
5. (Free gift) Citrus trifoliata - Hardy Lemon/Japanese Bitter orange

We only have a small yard so these are an ideal start for me to tend to. Before working in the tree growing world I probably wouldn’t have considered buying smaller plants or shrub and tree seeds, but working at Rymer has really awakened a deep joy in growing from seed and young plants. Patience offers the greatest reward and there’s great satisfaction in nurturing something and watching it grow, plus I can get these into our back yard without too much concern about space…for now.

Excited to see how this random lot do over the next few months.

Ooof. I am missing old LV at the moment. It may have something do with the perpetual grey and rain here in the UK, whilst Latvia has been blanketed under snow for the last few weeks with the temp regularly down to -20 Celsius - a proper winter ❄️

This picture popped up in my photo memories the other day. One of my favourite trees in the city, less than a minute from where we lived. What a beauty it is in the snow with Vanšu tilts in the background.

Throw back to when I made shiny things for a living. Seems like a good sentiment for January: Be

Platinum and emerald

Merry Christmas from “The Grim North”

Beautiful Gingko biloba hedge at Fullers Mill. I took this picture back in May - I’m now kicking myself for not thinking to visit in late autumn when the colour turned. A trip for next autumn most definitely.
I find this feature of the garden unexpected and almost whimsical - because of the way the hedge is being trained, but also its location, tucked along the river path, nestled in the shade. A really lovely way to grow Gingko.

Daudz laimes Tev, Latvija. I miss you every day 🇱🇻

Usually when I go to I photograph so many different plants and views in & of the garden. Today I focused on this beauty because, well - does it need any explaining?!
What. A. Stunner
Euonymus carnosus “Red Wine” - Fleshy Flowered Spindle Tree

A rather glorious afternoon yesterday after the fantastic launch of the report.
A privilege to be in the room for the launch of this incredibly important report produced by and looking to the future of It was great to be surrounded by industry leaders who believe in developing systems and support to strengthen the future of British Tree Nurseries
Plus of course the huge joy of it being held at RHS Wisley meant a late afternoon explore to see Autumn bursting into October with a riot of colour!

A lovely walk full of silliness, fungi, moss, big chats and power poses
Playing in the woods in the answer 👌🏻

A garden of ponds, and follies, on cliffs covered in old beech forest? Yes please.
A must visit if on Møn