Kew the Blossom

2 April 2025  (Wednesday)

We were thinking of going to Avebury, though instead a closer less tiring drive took place to Kew Gardens and back.

The sun shone and it was warm, though there was a blustery wind all day which meant that a gilet (body warmer) was definitely needed.

The cherry blossoms and magnolias were mainly in full bloom, with some looking stunning whilst others just looked thoroughly beautiful.  One spectacular pale yellowy cream magnolia really took my interest; called Yellow Lantern it’s one that I would love to have - unusual and eye-catching, though as with many magnolias there was no scent.  One rather blousy white magnolia did have the most magnificent scent, making it wonderfully special in its own way.

There were still many daffodils out, though drifts we’d seen a few weeks back were now well over.  A few varieties really caught my eye, including one that was virtually white, maybe then palest cream species and another which was white petaled with the palest yellow trumpet.  This is the thing at Kew Gardens, they have so many different species and specimens and suddenly you see one or two that really grab you.

Getting back home, after a quick lunch, I finished editing yesterday's filmed segments of A Week at the Plot, and then going on and doing a quick edit of today's footage at Kew Gardens today, though I want to get to the plot and do some work, just watering… though in the end I do much more!

Early to bed, as it’s an early start for me tomorrow as I’m off to Vanessa as I’ve meetings at the Great Green Barn with potential crafters who run workshops, and also some prices to change at For Earth’s Sake which I can only do onsite.


Weather:  Cool start, then warming up swiftly and sunny much of the day. though quite a chilling blustery wind all day.

Breakfast:  Bran sticks, yogurt, banana
Kew Snack:  Rice Cracker Sandwich with spread, yeast extract and thinly sliced cheese, Cream Cracker Sandwich with spread and yeast extract, and tea
Lunch:  Pitta, homemade coleslaw and thin slices of cheese
Supper:  Microwave Spinach Omelette, Baked Potato, salad of red onion, radish, cucumber and celery