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Hi all,

This actually has nothing to do with the usual brain injury questions.

However, this has a lot to do with well being. I ask you. Have you ever felt grumpy when immersered in a garden or watching a bird take flight? I bet not!

A question for all you garden lovers...I’m wondering what the name of this bush is, which has recently blossomed in my front yard. It has a subtle citrus aroma. Can you spot the bee?

Thanking you in advance.

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swedishblue

It looks like honeysuckle, maybe a Lonicera if it has a sweet citrusy scent. Yes I spot the bee. Any prizes? Thank you for this uplifting post reminding us of those lazy hazy days of spring and summer. I can't tell you how depressing the weather is here - non-stop rain for a fortnight, its dark and dank all day!

in reply to swedishblue

Hi sb,

The tree is about four metres tall. Sorry, forgot to mention the height. It does look like a honeysuckle though. But it’s not.

Your prize for spotting the bee is one gold star. ⭐️

Well done! Glad you appreciated the ‘sunny’ post.

Remember that rain is good for your garden.

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Globalartichoke

From the flower and palmate leaves it looks like it could be a red horse-chestnut. However the flowers don't usually smell and it usually flowers in spring.

There's a few links with pictures if you want more info. :

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aescu...

mortonarb.org/trees-plants/...

naturespot.org.uk/species/r...

ornamental-trees.co.uk/aesc...

And you are so right about the positive effects of even a short time in the garden or watching wildlife.

Good luck with your plant identification.

in reply to Globalartichoke

Hi Ga,

Thanks for the links. They were very helpful. It certainly is a red horse- chestnut tree. It fits the description. I had never heard of it before now. It has recently blossomed as it’s Spring over here now in Australia.

Yes, even just spending a brief time in the garden or amongst wildlife, lifts your spirits immediately.🙂

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cat3

If folk stopped more often to look around at nature, birds, clouds etc., I suspect we'd all be calmer, healthier & happier ! My garden is my little bit of paradise..... x

I couldn’t agree more!

You are so right. I guess your garden is currently bursting with autumn colours... 🍁 x

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Globalartichoke in reply to

Glad to have been able to help.

Feeling just a bit jealous that you are well in to Spring. It being cold, wet, windy and just generally grey here; and we aren't in to winter yet.

Still, if we didn't have the winter we wouldn't appreciate the spring... :-)

in reply to Globalartichoke

I must admit that your winter can be quite bleak and chilly. It cuts through to one’s bones!

Yes. Spring is certainly appreciated after winter. That’s when nature ‘springs’ to life. 🌻

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