Lord and Lady Mantle have guests in residence, the Royal Pixie Highnesses, Princess Maia-Rose and Princess Elizabeth-Daisy. You may have heard of them, they regularly grace the pages of Hello magazine. They had decided that whilst holidaying on the estate, they would immerse themselves in local traditions and watch the servant toil in the garden. Unfortunately the maid had forgottenContinue reading “Guests”
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Going Strong
I have been thinking about next season for a while now. Making, mainly mental, notes about what needs to be moved, removed or encouraged. New projects are bubbling up and remedies sought for any obvious mistakes. Although these are valuable exercises, I must remember to appreciate the now, to live a little more in theContinue reading “Going Strong”
Impatient
There is always one impatient soul who can’t wait until opening time.
Stunner
It was a magical drive to Lord and Lady Mantle’s estate this morning. Too early for all but the keenest of holiday makers, the roads were gloriously quiet, a welcome relief from the crazy traffic of the last few days. The sun was showing potential but as yet gentle and forgiving. The views towards ExmoorContinue reading “Stunner”
Summertime
The British summer is a peculiar event. Much anticipated, much utilised. For nine months of the year nothing happens. Literally nothing. We sit here, strumming our fingers and doodling. Then June arrives and we are off. For three months every wedding, birthday (sorry about that, blame my mum) and anniversary are packed in. Parties, gigs, festivals,Continue reading “Summertime”
Rudbeckia “Summerina Orange”
When I get home each evening I am generally asked what I have been up to all day. For the past few weeks I have said the same thing “weeding”. Of course I have done other things too, but the main stay of my work at present is ousting the unwelcome. This is not a complaint. ItContinue reading “Rudbeckia “Summerina Orange””
Rush
Going out. Pretty Picture. Adios!
Balance
Today there was a heinous crime at The Farm. Having nipped out of the office to check on the whisky still, Annie Admin returned, barely five minutes later, to find a stealthy chicken tucking into one of the the freshly picked tomatoes. It was The Evil One. The one that pursues me around the garden.Continue reading “Balance”
Tiger, Tiger
It was the sun that burned bright today, and Fat Ol was looking for shade. Luckily his next door neighbour had a jungle in which to keep cool and maybe have a nap for a couple of minutes. Just five minutes and then he would be back on his mission, top secret of course. JustContinue reading “Tiger, Tiger”
Hopeful
This is the second season for Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Summer Nights’ and it is only now getting into its stride. Last year it staggered along in a very mediocre way and I feared for its future. It fared slightly better than its partner, it failed to make it through the winter to sprout another day. The combinationContinue reading “Hopeful”
Off The Edge Gardening 