Bluebells
Swathes of bluebells underneath glades of Oak trees - such was one of my early visions for my country garden. But this is not England, and I learnt very early on to celebrate my special place in the gardening world - New Zealand.
Bluebells
So I have a smallish patch of bluebells in the Hen House Gardens - near some little variegated Corokias and Hebes, two lovely native evergreen shrubs. Add in a nice neighbourly Phormium, and just two scarlet Oak trees, with a winding little path from which to enjoy these spring delights.
Bluebells
And just a tiny thought - are they English bluebells anyway? Or Spanish? Oh dear. My vision is rather smaller than the original, but good gardeners always have to be flexible. And they should remain true to their roots.