Well that was a turn up for the books!
Author Archives: offtheedgegardening
Crackers
There will be a procession of “firsts” in the next few weeks. This is what happens when you have a stop and then a start. Today was my first visit to The Mantle’s estate this year. It began with a beautiful drive on ice free roads, on arrival I was greeted with a steaming cupContinue reading “Crackers”
Six on Saturday – Aforethought
The weather forecast for today was dreadful; torrential rain, howling north easterlies, possibly frogs. So, as a dedicated disciple of Six on Saturday, and a most sensible and organised person, I took my photos yesterday. Today, so far, has been quite dry. This is not the point, which is that I was prepared for allContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Aforethought”
Marvellous
Even a little bit of sunshine is a marvellous thing.
Shiny
Today was the first day of my horticultural year. Although I cannot claim to have physically skipped out of the front door this morning, I was mentally frolicking. Shiny and eager to get going again, refreshed and rejuvenated. And it was wonderful. At Nancy Nightingales’ we finished digging out the new beds, extending the LochContinue reading “Shiny”
Cocky
On my Sabbatical Itinerary Spreadsheet (SIS, not to be confused with SoS, or indeed the SAS) today’s date was marked “this is the day you realise that you go back to work in two days time and you haven’t even looked at the itinerary yet”. And true to form I find myself running a “little”Continue reading “Cocky”
Lady Mantle and Me
Today Lady Mantle ventured from her grand estate, unaccompanied by chauffeur or maid, to visit me. We have missed each other. Well I have missed her, I shouldn’t presume. The rain battered us as we ventured towards the town. Not ideal for wandering and catching up, but we had few choices. Walk, drive or don’t bother. Continue reading “Lady Mantle and Me”
Allium
Another day, another few photos sorted. Which is good of course. This allium close-up was taken in March 2016 in the garden of my lovely ex-clients Lavinia and Lionel. Happy memories. What is even better is that I braved the mizzle and ventured into the garden. Admittedly it was not for long, but long enoughContinue reading “Allium”
Soggy Six on Saturday
Another wet Saturday. Another soggy Six on Saturday, SSoS. If you would like to see how wet or dry my compadres are then pop over to the captain of our ship The Propagator and find out for yourself. So let us splodge on. Shall we talk about the rain? In order to accurately convey my feelings onContinue reading “Soggy Six on Saturday”
Problems
One of the many problems I have come across whilst culling and cataloguing my photos (apart from general inertia, irresistible diversions, mind numbing tedium and chronic indecision) is that sometimes I can’t remember what the subject is. I look at a flower or a tree or a shrub and I think “face looks familiar butContinue reading “Problems”
Off The Edge Gardening 