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Monster
Some of you will look at this delicate oxalis flower and smile. Some of you will put your head in your hands and rock gently whilst quietly moaning. I am of the latter persuasion. Today I have spent a fair proportion of my time digging this little monster up. It grows rampant in the shadier back ofContinue reading “Monster”
Caution
It is all about getting your timing right. As gardeners we walk the dangerous spit between the first damaging frosts and the desire to admire the swansong of our tender plants. Lord and Lady Mantle’s estate is protected from wind but prone to cold and in my wisdom I have introduced some delicates to their merryContinue reading “Caution”
Normal Service is Resumed
Well as normal as can be expected given the circumstances. The circumstances being that I’m in charge. If a certain brand of lager made autumnal days, they would be just like today. Bliss.
More Excuses
My usual annoyingly frequent posts are going to slow up a little. Perhaps even totally. But only for a while. Hold the fort whilst I’m away please.
Heat
What a day! I had forgotten what it was like. Rain; torrential and unremitting. It rippled down the roads carrying detritus, blocking drains, finding its way into gaps and grooves. We squelched our way home, dripping a trail into the house, leaving sopping clothing along the way. We had forgotten the joys of a North Devon autumn.Continue reading “Heat”
Defiant
This is Malope trifida “Vulcan”. A great favourite of mine. There are many things I love about this ornamental mallow. The pleated pink petals, sugar plum fairy to deep dark furrows. The etched out centre, revealing limy green beneath, a verdant silhouette. The candied peel stamen, irresistibly delicious and I’m not even a bee. But more than anything IContinue reading “Defiant”
Perfection
The other morning OH said to me “there were two young women on the television” “oh yes” “and they said how much pressure they were under to be perfect, was that the same for you?” “um, no”. It got me thinking. Yes, I’m afraid I’ve been weeding again. I am very vulnerable to excess ofContinue reading “Perfection”
Warming
This autumn lark is not so bad after all, I’m quite warming to the idea.
Insignificance
I’m not usually a fan of this “Day” thing. Every week there seems to be another one – Hamster Day, Flares Day, Macrame Day …… you name it, there is an appointed date. They are rarely of any import. Today is International Peace Day. Which of course is quite different. The photograph above wasContinue reading “Insignificance”
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