Grosvenor Square Gardens, a place for reflection
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@stuartbourne.bsky.socialGrosvenor Square Gardens, a place for reflection
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialAn early start means get to see #GrosvenorSquare when it’s still dark, and it looks magical.
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialMore hedge cutting, including making sure the height is uniform around #GrosvenorSquare. So it’s time to create a height stick that can be used measure height at any point. An old but simple trick.
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialThe start of the final cut of the Holly hedge at #GrosvenorSquare began today. Some parts have been left too long during the refurbishment, so we are pushing it back to a uniform depth around the garden.
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialIt was a bit chilly getting into the ponds today, but needs must when there’s still blanket weed and leaves to remove. Also took the opportunity to cut back the old leaves of the Swamp Marigolds (Caltha palustris).
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialThe start of Autumn at #GrosvenorSquare means keeping top of the leaves across the garden. Whilst most of the leaves are left on the beds, paths and lawns are kept clear.
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialCool discovery this week at #GrosvenorSquare, a Pale Tussock moth caterpillar (Calliteara pudibunda) #InsectThursday
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialAutumn has begun at #GrosvenorSquare, with the Tulip Trees (Liriodendron tulipifera) turning a beautiful golden colour #FoliageFriday
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialCheck out this European Garden Spider perfectly camouflaged in #GrosvenorSquare
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialA lovely special visitor today at #GrosvenorSquare
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialGardens are not always about flowers, especially naturalist gardens like #GrosvenorSquare. Here we have ferns, Brunnera, Eurybia, Carex and Hackenchloa all working together. #FoliageFriday
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialA hoverfly enjoying resurgent Hesperis flowers #InsectThursday
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialA bit of autumn sunshine at #GrosvenorSquare
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialBellflowers (Campanula lactifolia) still looking good today #GrosvenorSquare
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialThe Nerines have started to flower, this one is Nerine bowdenii
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #FlowerFeed #BloomScrolling #GrosvenorSquare
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialDespite having a very difficult summer, the Hydrangeas are still producing a few flowers #GrosvenorSquare
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialSadly it’s time to remove the flowers and cards from the 9/11 memorial at #GrosvenorSquare, including a lovely display and card from the PM @andyburnham.bsky.social
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialMore work on the lawns this afternoon, lightly scarifying the worst patches of the main lawn.
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialNice to be back mowing again now the lawns have started to recover at #GrosvenorSquare
@stuartbourne.bsky.socialThe wet weather means we are seeing mushrooms sprouting across the gardens. #MushroomMonday
