About Me


Claire Humphries I am a plant addict with a love of travel. I hope to share the great plants and gardens I get to see.

La Pozas was built by Edward James in East Central Mexico. It took him 40 years to build the follies and garden.


Orto Botanico

September 14, 2015
Orto Botanico


Romneya coulteri is also known as the Californian tree poppy.

 

Lovely Couple

May 8, 2015



You have got to agree that this wisteria and clematis combination just look gorgeous together on this pergola

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New Forest

March 2, 2015



I guess I would be a bit shocked if I came home to find three horses lingering in my front garden. At least no plants were harmed in this process.

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Mexico Jungle

February 12, 2015

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Barrafundle Beach

January 26, 2015


I was not expecting to see much flower colour ( or sunshine) on a recent visit to Barrafundle beach in Pembrokeshire but this broom was in full bloom and was looking gorgeous. I think the proper name for it is Cytisus scoparius.

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New Border

April 13, 2014

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Species tulips

April 3, 2014



I just love these Tulipa praestans Shogun with the forget me nots and  I am not going to forget to order these bulbs for my own garden.  



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East Beach, Selsey

March 1, 2014


The common teasel or Dipsacus Fullonum can grow up to 2 metres and is a great food source for wildlife.

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Looks Like Spring

February 10, 2014

I just love mini daffodils. These are tete a tete but there are loads to choose from! 

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Grass Masterclass

November 11, 2013

This was a guided tour around Knoll Gardens in Wimbourne for garden designers . As you can see from the photo the grasses were looking glorious in the late afternoon light.

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Orto Botanico

September 14, 2015
Orto Botanico


Romneya coulteri is also known as the Californian tree poppy.

 

Lovely Couple

May 8, 2015



You have got to agree that this wisteria and clematis combination just look gorgeous together on this pergola

Continue reading...
 

New Forest

March 2, 2015



I guess I would be a bit shocked if I came home to find three horses lingering in my front garden. At least no plants were harmed in this process.

Continue reading...
 

Mexico Jungle

February 12, 2015

Continue reading...
 

Barrafundle Beach

January 26, 2015


I was not expecting to see much flower colour ( or sunshine) on a recent visit to Barrafundle beach in Pembrokeshire but this broom was in full bloom and was looking gorgeous. I think the proper name for it is Cytisus scoparius.

Continue reading...
 

New Border

April 13, 2014

Continue reading...
 

Species tulips

April 3, 2014



I just love these Tulipa praestans Shogun with the forget me nots and  I am not going to forget to order these bulbs for my own garden.  



Continue reading...
 

East Beach, Selsey

March 1, 2014


The common teasel or Dipsacus Fullonum can grow up to 2 metres and is a great food source for wildlife.

Continue reading...
 

Looks Like Spring

February 10, 2014

I just love mini daffodils. These are tete a tete but there are loads to choose from! 

Continue reading...
 

Grass Masterclass

November 11, 2013

This was a guided tour around Knoll Gardens in Wimbourne for garden designers . As you can see from the photo the grasses were looking glorious in the late afternoon light.

Continue reading...
 

Orto Botanico

September 14, 2015
Orto Botanico


Romneya coulteri is also known as the Californian tree poppy.

 

Lovely Couple

May 8, 2015



You have got to agree that this wisteria and clematis combination just look gorgeous together on this pergola

Continue reading...
 

New Forest

March 2, 2015



I guess I would be a bit shocked if I came home to find three horses lingering in my front garden. At least no plants were harmed in this process.

Continue reading...
 

Mexico Jungle

February 12, 2015

Continue reading...
 

Barrafundle Beach

January 26, 2015


I was not expecting to see much flower colour ( or sunshine) on a recent visit to Barrafundle beach in Pembrokeshire but this broom was in full bloom and was looking gorgeous. I think the proper name for it is Cytisus scoparius.

Continue reading...
 

New Border

April 13, 2014

Continue reading...
 

Species tulips

April 3, 2014



I just love these Tulipa praestans Shogun with the forget me nots and  I am not going to forget to order these bulbs for my own garden.  



Continue reading...
 

East Beach, Selsey

March 1, 2014


The common teasel or Dipsacus Fullonum can grow up to 2 metres and is a great food source for wildlife.

Continue reading...
 

Looks Like Spring

February 10, 2014

I just love mini daffodils. These are tete a tete but there are loads to choose from! 

Continue reading...
 

Grass Masterclass

November 11, 2013

This was a guided tour around Knoll Gardens in Wimbourne for garden designers . As you can see from the photo the grasses were looking glorious in the late afternoon light.

Continue reading...
 

Orto Botanico

September 14, 2015
Orto Botanico


Romneya coulteri is also known as the Californian tree poppy.

 

Lovely Couple

May 8, 2015



You have got to agree that this wisteria and clematis combination just look gorgeous together on this pergola

Continue reading...
 

New Forest

March 2, 2015



I guess I would be a bit shocked if I came home to find three horses lingering in my front garden. At least no plants were harmed in this process.

Continue reading...
 

Mexico Jungle

February 12, 2015

Continue reading...
 

Barrafundle Beach

January 26, 2015


I was not expecting to see much flower colour ( or sunshine) on a recent visit to Barrafundle beach in Pembrokeshire but this broom was in full bloom and was looking gorgeous. I think the proper name for it is Cytisus scoparius.

Continue reading...
 

New Border

April 13, 2014

Continue reading...
 

Species tulips

April 3, 2014



I just love these Tulipa praestans Shogun with the forget me nots and  I am not going to forget to order these bulbs for my own garden.  



Continue reading...
 

East Beach, Selsey

March 1, 2014


The common teasel or Dipsacus Fullonum can grow up to 2 metres and is a great food source for wildlife.

Continue reading...
 

Looks Like Spring

February 10, 2014

I just love mini daffodils. These are tete a tete but there are loads to choose from! 

Continue reading...
 

Grass Masterclass

November 11, 2013

This was a guided tour around Knoll Gardens in Wimbourne for garden designers . As you can see from the photo the grasses were looking glorious in the late afternoon light.

Continue reading...
 

Orto Botanico

September 14, 2015
Orto Botanico


Romneya coulteri is also known as the Californian tree poppy.

 

Lovely Couple

May 8, 2015



You have got to agree that this wisteria and clematis combination just look gorgeous together on this pergola

Continue reading...
 

New Forest

March 2, 2015



I guess I would be a bit shocked if I came home to find three horses lingering in my front garden. At least no plants were harmed in this process.

Continue reading...
 

Mexico Jungle

February 12, 2015

Continue reading...
 

Barrafundle Beach

January 26, 2015


I was not expecting to see much flower colour ( or sunshine) on a recent visit to Barrafundle beach in Pembrokeshire but this broom was in full bloom and was looking gorgeous. I think the proper name for it is Cytisus scoparius.

Continue reading...
 

New Border

April 13, 2014

Continue reading...
 

Species tulips

April 3, 2014



I just love these Tulipa praestans Shogun with the forget me nots and  I am not going to forget to order these bulbs for my own garden.  



Continue reading...
 

East Beach, Selsey

March 1, 2014


The common teasel or Dipsacus Fullonum can grow up to 2 metres and is a great food source for wildlife.

Continue reading...
 

Looks Like Spring

February 10, 2014

I just love mini daffodils. These are tete a tete but there are loads to choose from! 

Continue reading...
 

Grass Masterclass

November 11, 2013

This was a guided tour around Knoll Gardens in Wimbourne for garden designers . As you can see from the photo the grasses were looking glorious in the late afternoon light.

Continue reading...