offtheedgegardening

What a difference a day makes

Then the sun came out and it was quite a different story.

Social media tells me it is World Kindness day. Sounds like a good thing. Although I doubt the people who should be taking note are paying attention. Still we must do what we can. Today we had a day trip to the big city, well a city anyway. We wore our best smocks held neatlyContinue reading “Kindness”

YMCA

It was a struggle to get an even vaguely in-focus photo today. This was partly to do with the gale force winds that were assaulting plants and gardener alike, and partly to do with the fact I had so many clothes on it was hard to extricate my camera and take a shot. In orderContinue reading “YMCA”

Bacchus

This morning I started a new job. I think it is going to be a good one. They have compost bins and a greenhouse. They said the words “environmentally friendly”. The soil is free draining. It is a windy site but has sun. It is flat. It is only 20 minutes from home. I haven’tContinue reading “Bacchus”

At Last

Tropaeolum tuberosum at Westwell Hall. The first flower of the season. Better late than never.

Attention

“Quick, quick, come and see this!” Lady Mantle called out frantically. His Lordship and myself dropped our croquet mallets and ran at full pelt towards her plaintive calls. “Is it a newt?” I asked “No” “A toad?” “No” What other exotic creature could be lurking in the flower bed? A boomslang, an axolotl, a NewContinue reading “Attention”

Six on Saturday – November Cheer

I am determined to remain upbeat for this week’s Six on Saturday. Apparently, according to a memo I received this week from our mentor The Prop, it is important that we keep our happy faces on, given all that is going on at the moment. And, as we all know, what The Prop wants, TheContinue reading “Six on Saturday – November Cheer”

Bones

Bare bones.

Good Vibrations

Yesterday I struggled with the weather, it was cold and windy and dark. I didn’t want to play autumn’s game. I wanted to hibernate. Snuggle up until spring studying picture books full of adorable photos of puppies and kittens. Today was similar, weather wise, but somehow different. Fully base layered up (not sure where IContinue reading “Good Vibrations”

Dahlia coccinea

Dahlia coccinea has weathered the sluggy storm and finally mustered enough energy to flower. Persistence sometimes pays off.