offtheedgegardening

Shade

Dusky aquilegia in the dappled shade. Which was where I was skulking most of the day. Unfortunately this did not involve a hammock, the latest hort-lit blockbuster or even a pint of piña colada. Just spiteful nettles, strings of enchanter’s nightshade and stubborn self-seeded ferns. Well you can’t have everything.

Mad Dogs and Gardeners

Yesterday was tough. I made it til 2.30 and the threw in my trowel. This Catananche caerulea, Cupid’s Dart, was still looking cool, blue and refined in the post 30C temperatures. I, however, was red, blotchy and sweaty. I thought a photo of the flower would be preferable.

Geum ‘Blazing Sunset’

It is hot, but I expect you knew that already. Back to work tomorrow after a long weekend off. Lovely holiday weather, not so good for working. Never mind, I am well prepared with cooling clothes, cover ups, sun screen, hat and water bottle all at the ready. Expect another tale tomorrow night. SomethingContinue reading “Geum ‘Blazing Sunset’”

Fathers Day

My beloved Dad died too long ago to be quite right. It was only this year that I realised that when I say “he died too soon” what I really mean is he died too soon for me. Does that make sense? Do you understand? Over the years I have had so much to tellContinue reading “Fathers Day”

Kalmia latifolia – Mountain Laurel

So much to share, so little time to do it. Kalmia latifolia, mountain laurel, gorgeous.

Fox and Cubs

Again I am falling back on the “pretty picture less words necessary” scenario. This is the flower of Fox and Cubs otherwise known as Orange Hawkweed or, for the botanists and swots, Pilosella aurantiaca. I love foxes and their cubs and I also love this native wildflower. Just in case you were wondering, ‘out of focus’ isContinue reading “Fox and Cubs”

Negligence

I am sure I am not alone, but when I have been away from home, even for a short time, I need time to reconnect. As I by necessity I leapt straight from the frying pan into the fire, back to work with barely time to remove my sombrero, it has been a disconcerting week.Continue reading “Negligence”

Buzzing

Things were buzzing in Echium City today.

Arrive with a Bang, it’s the only way!

Was anyone paying attention? Do you remember me mentioning my distinct distrust of flying? My absolute terror of turbulence? So which one of you organised this as reported in the Majorca Daily Bulletin Let us say that we arrived with a bang. And a crash. And an hour late. The 45 minute late night driveContinue reading “Arrive with a Bang, it’s the only way!”

Landed

So why is it called Cat Mint again? Landed and tired but happy. A little like this pussy cat.