Derek writes: Years ago a lovely lady called Mrs Knight from Turners Hill coined the phrase, “ Deck Chair Plant “
This is a flowering plant which only flowers for a short period or is at risk of being damaged by frosts.
Many Blossom trees fit this bill along with Magnolias & Pieris seen here flowering in the Churchyard.
So get out your deck chair, sit, look and enjoy the sight because tomorrow it might be over.
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