It started well. A drive in the early morning sun as Exmoor looms large in the distance is rarely a chore. Arriving at The Mantles Estate my civet poo coffee was freshly brewed and only slightly less warm than my welcome. The twin magnolias battled to outdo each other’s beauty. Sparrows squabbled over prime realContinue reading “Tail End”
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Six on Saturday – The Management
There have been complaints from The Management. We are talking Upper Management. Even higher than our master CEO Prop. Yes we are talking about Peggy, my mum. It has been noted, and duly logged, that I missed the last Six on Saturday and my excuses for this week fell on deaf ears. As I haveContinue reading “Six on Saturday – The Management”
Disappointed
It has been a disappointing week so far. The work has been fine, no complaints there. I am quite well, no extra aches and pains or sniffles. Spring has finally arrived, officially anyway. Gardens are mobilised ready for action, each day another plant primed. But don’t tell me, after deluge and gale aplenty, that thereContinue reading “Disappointed”
Anticipation
A happy morning working out and about (for money and love) inspired an equally happy afternoon working at home (for love only). The anticipation of joys to come is almost unbearable. Almost.
Gone
A welcome gap in the weather. After leaving the main road, en route to The Mantles’ estate, I spied a buzzard perching on a post at the side of the road. I cut my speed and approached slowly, coming to a halt next to this beautiful raptor who, other than giving me a derisory glance,Continue reading “Gone”
Six on Saturday – Dyb, Dyb, Dyb
I’m prepared this week. No last-minute rush, all is calm and in control, just like a girl guide. In real life I didn’t make it to the heady heights of girl guidom, but I was in the brownies, who quite frankly take anyone. I can’t remember much of our exploits except there was a curiouslyContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Dyb, Dyb, Dyb”
Summing Up of The Day
No complaints here!
Six on Saturday – Ennui
Six on Saturday here we go again, all good friends and jolly good company. Although I’m not feeling “jolly good company” this week. On the contrary, I am rather uninspired. Dull. Boring. Bored. Perhaps a little bit grumpy. But only a little. Maybe I should ring in sick, but then again I’m away next weekendContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Ennui”
Zeus
Today was my first day working in a new garden. Initial exploration is always fun, finding the lost and the unloved amongst the more strident. First the favourites – countless roses of all persuasions, a similar collection of clematis, dieramas popping up everywhere, as are passion flowers and agapanthus. The backbones include Arbutus unedo, theContinue reading “Zeus”
Six on Saturday – Conform to Type
For this Six on Saturday I have resolved to conform to type. I will be featuring stereotypically seasonal issues only. Possibly. We shall see how that goes. “What is this Six on Saturday?” I hear you ask. “Have you just returned from trekking in the Amazon rainforest where you set up home with anContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Conform to Type”
Off The Edge Gardening 