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Botanical Diary

Welcome to my blog. On New Years Eve 2016 I decided to photograph a plant each day of the year as an inspirational record of the seasons.

I love looking for and ultimately discovering flowers and plants to inspire me. It brightens up my day when I find a vibrant or colourful flower in the deepest darkest depths of winter. Skeletons of leaves and flowers make me think of delicate vintage lace. These natural beauties always inspire ideas for paintings and patterns of gilded watercolour and bejewelled wonder. 

Finding the first daffodil is the first sign of sunnier times ahead. Blossoms begin to bloom and as the daylight hours grow so do the multitude of colours.

Summer blooms stops me in my tracks to photograph all those rich flowers basking in all their radiant glory. These are the days where my camera is full to the brim with excitement.

Autumn offers deep, rich and warm colours. Singular fronds print the pavement and en masse they create fallen patterns beneath the majestic trees above.   

This blog is a source for seasonal reflection and the beginnings of an online sketch book. I hope you get as much joy out perusing it as I have in it's creation.


Latest Garden Visit:

The Barbican Conservatory 5/2/2017

I would recommend visiting this tropical escapism. The cacti house is incredible! 

11th December

December 18, 2017
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My Amaryllis is with child. I am double excited now as the bulbs grow together.  I can’t wait for them to flower.

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10th December

December 10, 2017
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My Mum and the flowers for the dinner table. 

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9th December

December 10, 2017
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The Christmas tree that my Mum made.  

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8th December

December 10, 2017

Cactus, succulent cross over. 

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7th December

December 10, 2017
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Hedgy hedge. 

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6th December

December 09, 2017
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I found a Rowen tree with white and pink berries. The light and colours make this photo look magical.

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5th December

December 05, 2017
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A Christmas tree and the Cutty Sark. 

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4th December

December 04, 2017
This red plant caught my eye on the way back from work. The planting on the busy concreate Thames path is refreshingly relaxed and wild looking.

This red plant caught my eye on the way back from work. The planting on the busy concreate Thames path is refreshingly relaxed and wild looking.

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3rd December

December 03, 2017
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I remember the first time I saw Winter Jasmine was outside the William Morris Gallery in Warthemstow.

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2nd December

December 03, 2017
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Hydrangea flowers changing into lacy silluettes.  

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1st December

December 03, 2017
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Well I wasn’t expecting to see Fusia flowers in December. 

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30th November

December 03, 2017
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This front garden is simple but impressive. 

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29th November

December 03, 2017
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Old mans beard is looking pretty good for the month of movember. What a crazy plant this is. 

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28th November

November 30, 2017
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This Euphorbia is pretty fancy!

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27th November

November 30, 2017
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I’ve never noticed how beautiful Buddleai leaves are until now. I guess the moral is- When the flowers aren’t there you appreciate the leaves. 

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26th November

November 26, 2017
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The grey decking and pot give this brown leafed fern a textured background. 

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25th November

November 25, 2017
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We are really excited to see that the Salvia has flowered.  

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24th November

November 24, 2017

Trees like these really make a park.

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23rd November

November 24, 2017
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I was happy to capture the sunset, city scape in this shot. 

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22nd November

November 22, 2017
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I am really pleased with this snippet from a front garden. 

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