offtheedgegardening

Quiz

To the front of Max’s house there is a very steep slope. We are attempting to tame this area and it has proved to be a challenging task. The problems are many, not least working on this extreme gradient which abruptly ends with a 1.5m stone wall, a pavement and a busy road. Other mattersContinue reading “Quiz”

First Aid

“I am so pleased the Cestrum fasciculatum ‘Newellii’ is enjoying its new home and at last putting on growth.” “Oh yes, let’s have a closer look.” “Oops” “It was broken already!” *stern and disbelieving look* “Do you have any gaffer tape?” *puzzled look* “Do you have any plasters?” “Yes” *fingers crossed*

Reminder

Today new atrocities have occurred. Senseless and cruel. My heart goes out not only to those directly involved, but to those who sit and watch and try to understand. To those who are scared and scarred by the continual onslaught of violence and the seemingly ceaseless inhumanities of this world. The reason why these horrendousContinue reading “Reminder”

Donor List

Now that I have accepted that summer is really over, having never seriously arrived, I am beginning to embrace this autumn malarkey. Especially on such a gloriously sunny day. There are exciting changes in the garden, rather like springtime in reverse. Which I suppose it is. A week between visits to The Farm means thatContinue reading “Donor List”

Certainty

My morning was spent digging up crocosmia in the rain. I was fully ‘proofed and as warm and dry as could be expected in such circumstances. Whilst playing “spot the vagrant corm” I listened to my iPod on shuffle mode, doing my own semi-rhythmic shuffle when appropriate. I pondered the troubles of the worldContinue reading “Certainty”

Aster

A hard day at the coal face. I’m very tired. Here is an aster. And yes I know it is now called bobsyouruncle or jackinthebeanstalk or symphonicorchestra but I can’t quite remember which. So today, and most likely not for the last time, I am calling it an aster.

March of the Nasturtium

There is seldom need to sow nasturtium more than once. Not in my world anyway. In this garden we dance a horticultural dance, sometimes I am leading, more often not. At this time of year they are ever marching like a marauding army. Tumbling through and over and round, charming constrictors in opal fruit hues.Continue reading “March of the Nasturtium”

Six on Saturday – Still Waiting

Once more unto the Six on Saturday, the global meme hosted by superhero The Propagator. Following last week’s “Nearly’s” I am sorry to report that out of the six potential stars we only have one performer, and that is rather a half-hearted attempt. So we will start with something that is at least trying, a honeysuckle,Continue reading “Six on Saturday – Still Waiting”

Generous

I might not have a large garden, or access to an allotment, but I do have wonderful and generous clients. Thanks Mr and Mrs Fish, they were delicious!

Fashionably Late

As a girl in the 1970’s my mum bought me a moss-green corduroy trouser suit, and I looked like the bee’s knees. Or rather I imaged that I did. It was rather avant garde for St Ives CP Junior School. There were “looks”. Since then I have allowed the latest trends to get lukewarm beforeContinue reading “Fashionably Late”