Nicola Oakey Design

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A little insight into plants, places and natural world that catches Nicola’s eye…

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Marmalade-making Sunday 🍊 Marmalade-making Sunday 🍊
Parrotia persica, or Persian ironwood, looking str Parrotia persica, or Persian ironwood, looking striking with a backdrop of blue sky today 🌳
My garden wall has become a apple buffet for the l My garden wall has become a apple buffet for the local blackbirds 🍎 Some of my stored cookers have seen better days, but the birds certainly don't seem to mind, especially on these frosty mornings.
Old and new - alder cones and catkins. It's uplif Old and new - alder cones and catkins. 
It's uplifting to see the catkins swelling ready to burst open in spring. It won't be long... 🌀️
Looking back at some of my encounters with the nat Looking back at some of my encounters with the natural world last year. From the starling family that nested by my window, to allotment hedgehogs and an elephant hawk moth pupa. Lots of small moments of joy πŸ’š
Tonight's sunset πŸŒ„ It definitely doesn't show h Tonight's sunset πŸŒ„ It definitely doesn't show how bloomin' cold it was.
A flash of yellow in the garden πŸ’› The witch haz A flash of yellow in the garden πŸ’› The witch hazel is shyly showing a first hint of colour, while an amazing golden lichen is making a bolder display among the bare branches. 
I think the lichen is the 'maritime sunburst lichen', which is an apt name for its coral-like appearance.
My top 9 photos for 2020 πŸ’š What a year of highs My top 9 photos for 2020 πŸ’š
What a year of highs and lows it's been. 
Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas. Here's hoping next year will bring something more like normal life x
Spring bulbs update... Crocus are looking more and Spring bulbs update... Crocus are looking more and more like sea creatures, iris and daffodils are just starting to show their faces πŸ‘‹πŸ»πŸ’š
Bringing greeny into the home has got to be one of Bringing greeny into the home has got to be one of my favourite Christmas traditions 🌿 On chilly, wet days it's a uplifting reminder of the life outside my front door.
A magical frosty morning ❄️ A magical frosty morning ❄️
The last 5 years of door wreaths, starting with to The last 5 years of door wreaths, starting with today's efforts πŸ’š
One of my favourite things to get me feeling festive ✨
Great bridge detail while visiting Foxton Locks. W Great bridge detail while visiting Foxton Locks. Who says practical can't be beautiful!
Sunshine waking up behind the clouds this morning Sunshine waking up behind the clouds this morning 🌀️
Looks like it's a good year for sloes. Not sure I' Looks like it's a good year for sloes. Not sure I've ever seen branches so laden with fruits.
Crocus making an early appearance ❀️ Crocus making an early appearance ❀️
After and before πŸ’š The clean lines of this gar After and before πŸ’š 
The clean lines of this garden are softened by the brick pavers, creating subtle contemporary feel that will just get better and better as the planting matures. 
Completed November 2020. 
Designed by Nicola Oakey Garden Design 
Built by @harrisonlandscapes
A loveliness of ladybirds hiding in the window fra A loveliness of ladybirds hiding in the window frame 🐞
Shorter days take some getting used to, but I love Shorter days take some getting used to, but I love the evenings when there's an amazing golden light πŸŒ„
Brick and gravel detail from a recent design. Autu Brick and gravel detail from a recent design. Autumn leaves courtesy of a beautiful Amelanchier πŸ‚ Built by @harrisonlandscapes
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