I know nothing with any certainty

but the sight of the stars makes me dream
Vincent van Gogh

Not technically in my garden but if I reach over, lean slightly and don't wobble the Clematis is as good as mine. I don't know quite why but this is something I have never managed to grow with any success. A bit like the fizzy ribena tree that I have had three attempts at but it dies back after a few years - I can't even remember what the proper name is now but my daughters attampt at the proper name stuck. I'll know it if I ever give the tree another go, but it does seem slightly cruel if I think it is going to meet an untimely demise :(.