Several months ago, with much aplomb, Lavinia* announced that she would not be buying any more plants. It is true to say that neither of her audience quite believed her, although we nodded in appreciation of her intent. She has long been an addict, it was a tough call. Over the intervening weeks, new arrivalsContinue reading “Pledge”
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Icy
Everyone is shouting “snow”,”plummeting temperatures”, “wind chill”, “Arctic conditions”. So, in an attempt to redress the balance, I will whisper “beautiful icy-white Iberis sempervirens“.
Believe
This is Tulip “Blue Diamond”. When I bought the bulbs at last autumn’s Malvern Show I didn’t really believe they would be blue. But a little bit of me hoped they would be. The little bit that would like to believe in Father Christmas or that I will win the Lottery or that George Clooney is regretting marrying thatContinue reading “Believe”
Ephemeral
Ceanothus arboreus ‘Trewithen Blue’, fast-growing, short-lived, beautiful. This seems to be a popular option at the moment. I am aspiring to the slow-growing, long-lived, might pull a comb through my hair on a special occasion, approach. Unfortunately I am not at liberty to make these kind of decisions, my fate is with the gods. In the meantimeContinue reading “Ephemeral”
Upwards
As gardeners we often spend our days looking soil-ward. We should remember, on occasion, to tilt our heads backwards and enjoy the view.
Ways and Means
There are ways and means. You may not need a hammer to crack an egg, but it is very helpful to have a mini digger to get out an old root stump or ten. I explained to Lord and Lady Mantle that all the aristo’s have stumperies these days, but they weren’t convinced. In fact I don’tContinue reading “Ways and Means”
Fish
My friend Bobby foolishly ate a dead fish that she found on the beach. For this reason she wasn’t feeling herself yesterday. Then she ate the plastic pot from the cistus I had just planted. Some little dogs just wont learn. This hairy poppy bud is sitting patiently waiting for the weather to warm. Like me.Continue reading “Fish”
Candy
Like candied sky, this lithodora flower sparkled in the spring sunshine.
Dare
Sometimes a day is more difficult than it deserves to be. It was a little like that today. For no particular reason, I was more Eeyore than Tigger. Lavinia, not tip top herself, was patience itself whilst I walked into bird tables, tripped over bricks and generally staggered about the place like a lump ofContinue reading “Dare”
Dream
I found this in the Farm greenhouse today. Thought I would leave it with you. Got to rush …..
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