offtheedgegardening

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.

Adventures

I am off on my adventures again. The only difference is this time it is real. Adventures are relative, what is a meander in the park for some is a winter long Antarctic expedition for others. This is somewhere in the middle, perhaps veering towards the park end. But it involves flying. Which ain’tContinue reading “Adventures”

Things I never thought I’d say – Part Eight

“Mrs G, one of the pygmy goats has got his head stuck through the fence!” It is not as if the goats’ field is bare, it is lush and green and full of tasty buttercups. It seems that, in Cocoa’s eyes anyway, these are not quite as delicious as the ones the other side ofContinue reading “Things I never thought I’d say – Part Eight”

Mystery

This is the first cephalaria flower of the year. In Max’s garden anyway. It is Cephalaria gigantea, the giant scabious, which when it gets into its stride will reach 2.5m in height and 1.5m across. No need to inforce the Trades Description Act here. It truly is a giant. If you have a small garden youContinue reading “Mystery”

Meadow Magic

Mr Bun has been on a mission. It has been rather scary at times. Perhaps the first words he ever said to me were “do you know about meadows?”. Um, a little, definitely not enough for your purposes. This has not deterred him. A gentleman who is in his second prime of life, who hasContinue reading “Meadow Magic”