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Six on Saturday – Newbies and Surprises

Our Six on Saturday this week comprises of newbies and surprises. Hopefully all will become clear, although this is not a certainty. Of course I must first of all introduce our Meme Master, The Propagator, who guides his ever-expanding troupe of SoSer towards oblivion. Or something like that, you had better take a look atContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Newbies and Surprises”

Flipped

The coin has flipped from heads to tails. We have begun, yet again, to say “the rain is good for the garden”. Let me translate for you. From my point of view, anyway. At this exact moment in time. Don’t expect the same response later. “All the watering is worth a little sunshine on myContinue reading “Flipped”

The Whole

Something that gives me great joy is getting to know a garden. Becoming better aquainted. Learning its nuances, accepting any weaknesses, enjoying strengths. Both forgiving and celebrating. Like a special friend. That is exactly how I felt today at Max’s. I felt the love. The whole that is so much greater than the individual parts.

Ridiculous

We have spoken before (when I say “we” this obviously means “I”, but like to imagine supportive back-up in any argument, if only from my imaginary friend) about Lady Mantle’s “interesting” approach to labelling plants. Of course His Lordship is beyond reproach, no need for any tutting there whatsoever. However, the Lady of the ManorContinue reading “Ridiculous”

Golden Days

Cloudless skies, pink shoulders and an unnatural yearning for cornettos. It must be our peri-summer. Let the watering commence. This may or may not be a golden elm. What is not in dispute is that it is a very beautiful tree. I rather like the sound of golden elm though, and until corrected it isContinue reading “Golden Days”

Six on Saturday – Celebration

Welcome to another Six on Saturday, the meme of choice for the horticultural in-crowd. Too cool for school, on-trend, leaders not followers. You get my gist. Contributors are herded by none other than the great cultural icon himself, The Propagator. Before I go any further I have an apology to make, last week, in myContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Celebration”

Storm in a Teacup

For those who follow this blog, my life must seem a swirling cauldron of relentless toil and misery, punctuated only by drudgery and disappointment. However on the odd occasion I do manage to have a day off for a little light R & R. Today was such a day. My old mate Hero and IContinue reading “Storm in a Teacup”

Top Ten

It is crazy rhododendron time again in Max’s garden. The colours are vivid and varied, the forms both Laurel and Hardy, each bloom a pollinator pit stop. Truly, I would be hard pushed to choose a favourite. This candy and lemonade beauty is definitely in the top ten. Veering slightly from convention, the top tenContinue reading “Top Ten”

Perfume

I’ve always been a little ambivalent about Skype and the like. It seems like hard work. You have to change out of your polar bear onesie and comb your hair. Any face pulling or expressive gestures can be seen by the caller, in my case this is rarely advisable. Yawning cannot be masked. The crosswordContinue reading “Perfume”

Cardamine and Sea Mist

As the much of country enjoyed the sunshine, a thin swathe of cloud veiled us, exacerbated by a mist from the sea which periodically danced across the garden. Occasional lapses in concentration by said mist and cloud meant coats and jumpers were discarded as the sun elbowed through, only to be quickly retrieved as anotherContinue reading “Cardamine and Sea Mist”