Chamfron Mojito - Forgandenny

His first BE outing. 

Garden Update

So, it feels like time for a garden update!  So, generally most plants survived the winter and the ones we hacked back brutally bounced back the best, look at those roses!  All the bulbs came up, even ones I don’t remember ordering!  The Hostas are all coming through well and a well timed Farmer Gracy advert means they will be joined by three white ones and a red one soon.  I don’t love the geraniums but that bed is a thoroughfare for puppy on a mission so they stay for the time being, the delphinium is magnificent though.  The plan is the (fairly unappealing) weed membrane will be taken over by “The Great Wall of Vinca” in time.  The middle terrace is now turfed and I am happy with the border at the wall, the far end is currently the “Border of Dissatisfaction” with nothing really cohesive or balanced, there will be be shuffling around eventually.  The compost bins have their own wee area, can’t say they are doing much composting even with the liberation and transport south of a few of my dad’s compost worms.  Dad bought me a tree for my fiftieth birthday and I planned a real statement feature in the middle of the lawn, I added more money to the pot, splashed out on the super duper root care kit and winced as I noticed the extortionate delivery charges just as I double clicked.  While feeling a bit limp I consoled myself that the tree would be glorious.  Long story short, it isn’t, it is a sad wee broken twig delivered randomly with no notice on a very hot day.  Firm words were had with Root plants, a partial refund was issued and I hope it will bounce back to reward my faith in it, though you note, not enough faith for it to be in pride of place.  The huge pink Rhododendron on the other hand, complete bargain from an honesty box plant sale.  Gates are now on so hopefully garden is dog proof…

Chamfron Compostela - 18yo

Looking fabulous!

Chamfron Paloma out showing

Alison and Paloma had an outing to a fun show for five firsts and a second.  Chamfron by Dand ticked off another 30km at Tinwald (aiming to get a ride in at every branch in 2026) as did Chamfron Agata de Fuego. 

Bavarian on tour pt.3

We finished the week with a trip up to Cairngorm Mountain and found Sula a little snow to play in, none of us were wildly enthusiastic about heading to the summit so we rerouted to Kincraig and did Jessica's hen do walk instead.  Then it was home with a few stops on route including the Ruthven Barracks that are a rather imposing landmark on the A9.

Bavarian on tour pt.2

As the sun was still splitting the sky we ventured to Balmoral to tick off the six mile Cairns walk and see the famous Prince Albert Pyramid.  Then we stopped at "Still" on the way home.