offtheedgegardening

Like Chocolate

Should I take on a new garden? Pros: Two lovely owners, eager and accommodating, An overgrown garden full of delights, some yet to be discovered, Cheese sandwiches, Great coffee, Human friendly cat from next door who likes to hang out with gardeners*, It is just down the road from Nancy Nightingale’s house, Easy parking and theyContinue reading “Like Chocolate”

Admire

You have got to admire this little pansy, growing in a gap in the tarmac at the base of a bus stop. I wonder how many people have noticed it.

Still

Raining.

And Went Again

Well that didn’t last long did it?

It Arrived

It arrived, right on cue. Here, and here, and here, and here, and here, wonderful.

Faith

The euryops is euryoping very nicely at the moment, reflecting the mood of the moment. It has been the most glorious day. All that gentle sun and soft breezes and incessant bird song stuff. I am beginning to believe it might actually happen. How could I ever have lost faith?

Shyness

The piglets seem to have gotten over their shyness.

Wonder

Today I am going to reflect on the wonder of this world. On the beauty, the resilience, the joy of this planet. On the good hearts, the kindness, the strength of our fellows. On the forgiveness, empathy and tolerance of which we are all capable. Tonight I am sending love to the victims of the terrorist attack inContinue reading “Wonder”

Three Trugs and a Poem

Today was Nancy Nightingale day, unfortunately no singing, just gardening. Actually Nance did do a bit of singing but I couldn’t join in as I didn’t know the song. On reflection this may have been intentional on NN’s part. We did a little bit of shopping, dug more of the mega-border then created some veggiesContinue reading “Three Trugs and a Poem”

Magnolia ‘Marwood Spring’

Not only is today the Spring Equinox it is also the International Day of Happiness. Doubly good. Spring is my favourite season, striving for happiness my favourite occupation. Of course IDH is really about creating happiness, not indulging in it. This ‘spreading of the happy’ has fringe benefits. As gardeners we do our best to nurture bothContinue reading “Magnolia ‘Marwood Spring’”