offtheedgegardening

Rent Asunder

After the predicted stormy night, when the rain was icy ball bearings and the wind thumped like a prize fighter, I thought I’d better have a quick wander to check for any garden damage. Apart from a few misplacements there were only two casualties. Firstly a large pot of bamboo had fallen on top of a LavandulaContinue reading “Rent Asunder”

Approaching Storm

Here in the south west of the UK we have pretty benign weather. It is for good reason that we are called Softy Southerns. The last couple of days have been a little crazy, in our opinion anyway. For others, more accustomed to such madness, it has possibly been a little dull. Hail, thunder andContinue reading “Approaching Storm”

Thankful

The hydrangeas are still pumping out the odd bloom. And we are very thankful.

Soggy

Arid October has given way to soggy November. Mud skating has come back into fashion and everything is twice as tricky as it was a couple of weeks ago. Which means that tonight I am very tired. And it is only Wednesday.

Lessons Learnt

I have got a new camera. Someone may have noticed. Perhaps not. This time I am going to look after it. No incidents with ponds or compost bins or tarmac. Honestly, I am going to try really hard to keep it safe. It has a brand new, pristine, case and it will live in myContinue reading “Lessons Learnt”

Deception Explained

When I arrived at The Farm on Thursday Mr G told me that his first job of the day had been to corral two of the ponies back into their field. It was no surprise to discover that the Shetlands in question were the ring leaders of The Pony Posse; none other than Wild Tiny HickokContinue reading “Deception Explained”

Sweet

The summer flower garden is like a large box of soft centres, so full of delights you aren’t sure which to enjoy first. At this time of year it is quite different. Our blooms are increasingly akin to the Quality Street toffee that you find down the back of the sofa in a moment of great need. ThisContinue reading “Sweet”

Deception

Butter wouldn’t melt.

Fallen Leaves

In my world death has lingered close this week. More than one special friend has been touched by the great sorrow of loss. Although once-removed from these sadnesses, it has caused me to be rather more reflective than usual. Today I drove a friend to North Devon Hospice to pick up his car, left there after the passing ofContinue reading “Fallen Leaves”

Seed Addict

I have a tiny garden. I have one meagre plastic greenhouse. I have a large biscuit tin full of seeds, some collected, some gifted, some purchased. I have little time for sowing, pricking out, potting on, tending. So what did I do today? I ordered more seed. Twelve packets. Not only did I order moreContinue reading “Seed Addict”