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

Beautiful early winter views across this garden pl

Beautiful early winter views across this garden planted 18 months ago.

However, if you look a little closer you'll spot the glistening fields are actually the river that has burst it banks! It still looks eerily beautiful.

The last photo shows you what is hiding below the water line at the moment. While none of the plants are technically fully submersible 😅, they have been chosen to withstand wetter conditions. This isn't the first or the last time they will experience flooding, but so far they are thriving in the changeable conditions.

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#flooding #river #rutland #watergarden #riversidegarden
#rivergarden #riverwelland #wintergarden

This year's festive door offering 🌟 My plans t

This year's festive door offering 🌟

My plans to make a restrained door wreath were replaced with this foraged Catherine wheel of foliage, berries, seedheads, grasses, twigs and feathers.

Maybe next year...

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#christmaswreath #doorwreaths #doorwreath #foragedflowers #festivewreath #wreath #doordecor #flowerarranging #floristry

Frosty scenes from Saturday. It certainly beats to

Frosty scenes from Saturday. It certainly beats today's rain 🌧️

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#frost #frosty #winterwalk #winterberries #cobwebs #coldweather #winter #rutland #rutlandwater #silverbirch #seedheads

Helleborus niger (Christmas Rose) bursting with bu

Helleborus niger (Christmas Rose) bursting with buds this year 🤍

It always brings me so much joy to see some plants coming into their own while the rest of the garden succumbs to the frost.

A valuable plant for any pollinators searching the garden on sunny winter days too.

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#hellebore #helleborusniger #christmasrose #decemberplants #winterflowers #wintergarden #favouriteflower #flowersofinstagram

Views up and down my favourite road taken over the

Views up and down my favourite road taken over the last few years, although the opening autumn shot was taken yesterday 🍂

I love this tunnel of trees, their fascinating shadows and seasonal silhouettes. You can definitely tell the season by the quality of light too, from dull December days to hazy late summer heat.

It's funny how specific views can encapsulate whole counties. This is definitely what I think of when I think of Rutland 💚

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#rutland #treeavenue #favouriteplaces #rutlandwater #autumntrees #seasons #changingseasons #treetunnel #countrysideviews #countryside #nationaltreeweek

One of my favourite autumn plants the spindle bush

One of my favourite autumn plants the spindle bush (Euonymus europaeus).

A native shrub with some of the best autumn colour from the leaves and the exotic-looking berries.

It grows to a height and spread of around 2-3m. For smaller gardens try Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'.

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#autumnleaves #autumngarden #autumncolours #euonymus #spindle #euonymuseuropaeus #berries #nativeplants

Tuesday afternoon rescue 🦔 Found these 2 wande

Tuesday afternoon rescue 🦔

Found these 2 wandering around in the road this afternoon. They were so small they could easily sit in the palm of my hand. Definitely undersized for this time of year. The fantastic @prickleback_urchin_rescue has given them a home and fingers crossed they will be released in the future 🤞🏻🤞🏻

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#hedgehog #hedgehogrescue #rutland #wildlife #hedgehoglove

🍂 Autumn in Norfolk 🍂 Beautiful gardens and

🍂 Autumn in Norfolk 🍂

Beautiful gardens and grounds at @west_lexham

This weekend, I joined @breath4good and JoJo Sounds for a restful autumn retreat. Ironically, I then spent most of the weekend ill in bed. However, getting outside and enjoying the scenery was a very uplifting and welcome distraction. Autumn has felt slow to arrive, but it's definitely well underway now 🧡

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#autumnleaves #autumngarden #autumncolours #norfolk #westlexham #lake #mosaic #berries #euphorbia #verbena

It's always a treat to design a front and back gar

It's always a treat to design a front and back garden together.

This property in Market Harborough will be going through a complete makeover next year. From a dated bungalow to a contemporary, light-filled home. The garden will continue that clean, contemporary finish, as well as adding lots of softer details to ensure the space feels warm and inviting.

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#gardendesign #gardenplan #newgarden #gardeninspiration #handdrawn #drawnbyhand #blackandwhitedrawing #marketharborough #northamptonshire

I remember the first time I visited this special p

I remember the first time I visited this special place in Rutland. It was like stumbling on a fairytale landscape 💚

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#topiary #topiarygarden #yewtopiary #englishcountrygarden #rutland #clipsham #clipshamyewtreeavenue #formalgarden #taxus #taxusbaccata

Autumnal inspiration at the @hepworthwakefield. I

Autumnal inspiration at the @hepworthwakefield. I love the highlights of purple and yellow among the muted grassy textures and tapestry of greens.
Designed by @tomstuartsmithstudio

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#autumngarden #autumnplants #autumncolours #gardenideas #plantinspiration #gardenideas #plantingdesign #hepworthwakefield #hepworthwakefieldgarden

The swimming pond at Ellicar Pools HQ is taking on

The swimming pond at Ellicar Pools HQ is taking on beautiful autumnal hues. On the left hand side is the swimming area and on the right, the regeneration zone. This is where natural filtration takes place and the aquatic plants absorb impurities from the water. No chemicals needed 💚🍂

Thank you @landscapeplus_uk and @ellicarpools for a great workshop today

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#naturalpool #naturalpond #swimmingpond #coldwaterswimming #naturalswimmingpool #autumngarden #waterlily #watergarden

Woke up to a frost this morning and realised that

Woke up to a frost this morning and realised that the cut flowers aren't going to last much longer!

This might be the last bunch, but they have been brilliant ❤️

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#cutflowers #cuttinggarden #allotmentflowers #allomentgrown #homegrownflowers #homegrown #flowergarden #vaseofflowers

From 11th century motifs to modern day artwork, Th

From 11th century motifs to modern day artwork, The Stained Glass Museum in Ely Cathedral is a fascinating place to visit.

I loved the shapes and patterns. Great inspiration for creating garden designs 💚

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#stainedglass #stainedglasswindow #stainedglassmuseum #elycathedral #ely #glassart

On a damp and blustery Friday morning it was fanta

On a damp and blustery Friday morning it was fantastic to open the latest issue of @gardens_illustrated and see @treborthgarden Welsh Herbal Garden!

Treborth Botanic Garden is a bit of a hidden gem, so it's super to see it getting some publicity.

I've over the moon to be mentioned too. Gardens Illustrated is a magazine I have always aspired to be featured in. It's the first time, but hopefully not the last time 😉 Maybe my next goal should be a mugshot....

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Watercolor illustrations by the amazingly talented Helen Thomas

#gardensillustrated #welshherbalgarden #treborthbotanicalgardens #treborth #newgarden #herbalgarden #wales #excitingnews

My favourite floral find in Sardinia was these bea

My favourite floral find in Sardinia was these beautiful sea daffodils (Pancratium maritimum) 🤍

Growing straight out of the sand, unlike their spring flowering cousins these bulbs flower in late summer / early autumn.

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#seadaffodil #pancratiummaritimum #sealily #sardiniaphotos #sardiniaflowers #tharros #beachplants #coastalplants #wildflowers #sardinia

Yesterday was all about finding a fresh perspectiv

Yesterday was all about finding a fresh perspective 🖌️

A super workshop from @nigel.dunnett and @gardenmasterclass at the inspiring and exciting @hepworthwakefield.

Using the gallery exhibitions and surrounding landscape as inspiration, we explored how to create spontaneous and free-flowing garden layouts with pastels.

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#pastels #drawing #gardendesign #gardenmasterclass #nigeldunnett #gardeninspiration #hepworthwakefield #barbarahepworth #artgallery

Spectacular Sardinia 💛 Back from a fantastic a

Spectacular Sardinia 💛
Back from a fantastic adventure. I think I'll keep this reel on repeat for a while...

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#sardinia #sardiniaphotos #sardinianlandscape #holidayreel #islandlife #holidaynostalgia #beaches #breathtakingviews #sardiniansea #takemeback

Borlotti beans 'Lingua de Fuoco', flecked with bea

Borlotti beans 'Lingua de Fuoco', flecked with beautiful burgundy markings.

It's my first time growing them on the allotment this year. Can't wait to try them in some soups and stews.

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#borlottibeans #borlotti #linguadefuoco #drybeans #autumnharvest #harvest #homegrown #allotment

An evening stroll around Topsham - peering through

An evening stroll around Topsham - peering through garden gates, admiring carpets of cyclamen and enjoying views of the River Exe

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#topsham #devon #riverexe #gardeninspiration #dreamgarden #secretgarden #gardensnooping #riverview #goldenhour #eveninglight

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