Of course it was too good to be true. Last week was the intruder, the uninvited guest who agitated the party, whipping up the mob, charming us into believing we could have better. But we can’t. This is the south-west of the UK. It rains. It blows. We have residual webbed feet. I shouldContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Stormzy and Soggzy”
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Messy
This photo of an emergent azalea was a lucky take when a glimpse of sunlight hit. It feels as if it was a singular event. Otherwise it was rain and hail with the odd episode of torrential. It has been a long and very messy day. I am now going to eat chocolate. ThisContinue reading “Messy”
Fair Weather
Just to put you at your ease Lady Mantle, I will not be naming names. All I am going to say is that after tea break only one person returned with me out into the garden, into the deluge and the storm and battled the ferocious monsters that had been summoned up by the weatherContinue reading “Fair Weather”
Trending Too
After chasing a bee around wind-blown lavender for two incredibly tedious minutes, a previous announcement in a post Trending sprung to mind. This may run and run.
Six on Saturday – Bunnies
Happy Six on Saturday Easter! Or should that be Happy Easter Six on Saturday? Whichever, I hope your Easter is a good one, whether or not you partake in this weekly rite. Not sure what I am on about? Nothing new there then. It may all become a little clearer if you visit The EasterContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Bunnies”
Carnage
Another day, another company, another courier. Today I will try to salvage the poor lupins that were crushed into an undersized box and left to their fate. Replacements are apparently now on their way, but still I despair. Is it me?
Shameless
Shameless? Perhaps. Or maybe a case of any port in a storm. Not quite safe enough though.
Upside Down, Boy You Turn Me
Yesterday a parcel of plants was left, according to the email I received whilst I was out working, “In a safe place”. This oh so secure and nurturing place was outside my front door in the rain. To add insult to injury it was upside down, in a box with clear arrows to prevent suchContinue reading “Upside Down, Boy You Turn Me”
Je Regrette Tout
I should have. I didn’t. Je regrette tout.
Perfect
There are days like today. Days of pure, simple joy. I paid the price with the others. It was worth it.
Off The Edge Gardening 