We have a saying in my native language: "In Mei leggen alle vogels een ei" which translated says that in May all birds lay eggs, but it turns out, this is not so. Unless Cornwall's climate is that much milder and therefore putting us ahead of the rest of the northern hemisphere with a couple of weeks or so, it seems birds are happily laying eggs in April also. Below you will find proof of course of my claim: a pheasant's nest which over the last week or so has steadily been filled with up to six eggs now and our geese have returned and are yet again breeding on one of our small islands in the lake. Well, we only assume they are the same of course, it's quite hard to tell with birds, they all look alike to me.
Anyway, lots of new life in the making. The lake is jammed with tadpoles, it seems one of our bird boxes on bird box lane has found an occupant as well and our flock of guinea fowl have all split up in smaller groups and pairs, so we have a little hope for some guinea fowl offspring this season too. It's all very exciting.
Plant wise I am pleased to inform you that the rhododendrons are in full glory at the moment, always a highlight in Bosvathick's garden and the blue bells are starting to emerge. The contrast of colour of the two brings truly a wow factor to the garden, something not to be missed.
I visited Trewithen yesterday which is a lovely garden near Truro. I must say I had a splendid time. The weather was great, I had my family with me so I was in great company and there were masses of specimen trees and shrubs in bloom. It was a good experience. Bosvathick is a little smaller and perhaps a little less grand, which is reflected in the entry price of course, but it is home and therefore more special to me. I know some of the history of this place and the efforts that have been put in, the changes that have been made and know about the visions that had to be brought from our minds and paper into realisation. There is a story being told here, and I am honoured to be able to add some sentences or even some chapters to this story of life at Bosvathick and its gardens. Hope you enjoy the small selection of photos below.
Anyway, lots of new life in the making. The lake is jammed with tadpoles, it seems one of our bird boxes on bird box lane has found an occupant as well and our flock of guinea fowl have all split up in smaller groups and pairs, so we have a little hope for some guinea fowl offspring this season too. It's all very exciting.
Plant wise I am pleased to inform you that the rhododendrons are in full glory at the moment, always a highlight in Bosvathick's garden and the blue bells are starting to emerge. The contrast of colour of the two brings truly a wow factor to the garden, something not to be missed.
I visited Trewithen yesterday which is a lovely garden near Truro. I must say I had a splendid time. The weather was great, I had my family with me so I was in great company and there were masses of specimen trees and shrubs in bloom. It was a good experience. Bosvathick is a little smaller and perhaps a little less grand, which is reflected in the entry price of course, but it is home and therefore more special to me. I know some of the history of this place and the efforts that have been put in, the changes that have been made and know about the visions that had to be brought from our minds and paper into realisation. There is a story being told here, and I am honoured to be able to add some sentences or even some chapters to this story of life at Bosvathick and its gardens. Hope you enjoy the small selection of photos below.
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