Generally I avoid prickly plants, call me a wimp if you dare. But from a safe distance, and with the renewed bravery a little sunshine brings, this coconut scented gorse was a real treat in the spring sunshine at The Farm this week.
Heading west for a few days, see you when I return.
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Actually I am going to talk to an old school friend, who makes fantastic jewellery, for an article for Cornwall Life magazine http://www.duibhnegough.co.uk It would be rude not to take the opportunity to enjoy a few days in West Penwith and perhaps (perhaps!) visit a garden or two …….
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Coconut scent! Hmmm…
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Yes, it smells of coconut. The sooner they sort out smelli-vision the better!
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So that’s gorse–I had never seen it. I’m excited to hear and see what you find about the jewelry.
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oh, gorse is the worst. I had my legs severely damaged once, when a couple of mischievous Scotsmen send me into a field of it to look for their golfballs. But it is pretty to look at – from afar…
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What rotters! Yes, keep your distance ….. 🙂
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Lovely to see so much of its sunny yellow flowers around at the moment, along the coast and in the countryside. I love its coconut smell too, but try to avoid close contact when out walking, like Lyart I have had a few too close encounters with the prickles. Have a good trip, the weather should be good to you.
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Nice picture. Enjoy your short break. xx
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I’m glad I read this today. Far too late I know but at least I learnt why there had been no posts from you for the last 5 days. ‘Aren’t I allowed a few days off !’ I hear you exclaim in exasperation. Maybe….but waking from a Rip van Winkle sleep I urgently needed a choice drug: something to stimulate the eyes & good writing to read. & scrolling back there it was!
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Thanks for your kind words 🙂
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