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Poppy Power
A day full of artisan pottery, smokehouse fish, hand crafted willow coffins and medieval history. Still I managed to find you a flower, self seeded amongst the ruined walls of Mulcheney Abbey.
Guest Blog – Keep it in the Family
I have two brothers. One older. One younger. Once they made my life a misery. Now they make my life a joy. Today our Guest Blog is from the younger lad. A couple of years ago I posted some of his photos and they were very well received, so here we go again. When heContinue reading “Guest Blog – Keep it in the Family”
Sawfly Pile On
I think we might have a sawfly problem on the Solomon’s Seal!
The Cutting Room
Today myself and Max’s Dad staggered up the hill to The Round House. This garden is a joy, full of wonders and, luckily for us, owned by some old friends. We were on a hunting expedition, and our quarry was some of the special plants that live here. But we weren’t armed with spade or trowel, weContinue reading “The Cutting Room”
Rodgersia Flowers
Rodgersia flowers. Thought you might need cheering up. Midsummer has passed. Its all downhill from here on. What do you mean, you were quite happy until you read this?
A Host of Hostas
My friend Chambercombe Bob asked if we could find a home for some hostas. I like hostas. I like their succulent leaves which are often washboard ridged; lime and chartreuse, avocado and absinthe, glaucous and steely blue, with variegations of cream and gold. I also like their spikes of sometimes scented flowers, mauve or white orContinue reading “A Host of Hostas”
An Education
It is good to learn. When things seem to be getting increasingly mislaid in the brain cell department, it is nice to know that some new information is being entered into the computer. This small shrub in Max’s garden had me flummoxed. Each time I passed it, I peered and poked and puzzled. Sometimes it was on the tipContinue reading “An Education”
Kalmia Karma
This is the flower of a kalmia. I don’t know which one it is, but what I do know is that it is outlandishly gorgeous. We have yet again been reminded of the evil that skulks in our world. Perhaps today we can find a little solace in the natural beauty that surrounds us and which also thrives in the good souls ofContinue reading “Kalmia Karma”
Lupin
Just off out (yes again, I have a very hectic social calendar). You will have to make do with this lovely lupin to admire.
Off The Edge Gardening 