There is something about the road I choose to walk along that takes me into the heart of our city. A residential road with a mix of housing. But it is the gardens that hold the appeal  & interest for me. I could happily spend my time browsing the gardens here than window shopping. The colour & variety in this small street is a delight.

Many years ago I discovered an amazing plant within these gardens. There was a blaze of spring colour that held my attention, drawing me closer. Beautiful pink blooms covered the wall of the house close to the front door. It’s not a shrub you often see in our area. A camellia & it was gorgeous. How it reminded me of holidays in the west country where the soil conditions lend it to acidic loving plants growing to perfection.

And today I discovered another gem tucked away in a garden, this time just inside the gate. The burst of colour  was hard to resist. Another camellia. The blooms are full, similar to full cupped roses. And as spring unfolds this injection of colour comes as a delight & surprise in perhaps the most unlikely places.