I have failed. I can’t for the life of me remember what this rose in Max’s garden is called. Luckily its beauty makes up for any of my shortcomings.
Category Archives: Max’s Garden
A Day in the Life of Max Doginovich
It was a pretty good day in Max Land. The sun warmed, the brisk breeze cooled. As well as the usual gardener creature there were plumbers to play with. Sticks were aplenty. Seagulls kept a respectful distance, taking it easy on account of the weather, but still you remained vigilant. Unless of course there wasContinue reading “A Day in the Life of Max Doginovich”
Miss
It was hard to miss a bee today. This one enjoying the sweet delights of the Wachendorfia thyrsiflora is my favourite one that I didn’t miss.
Rain Stops Play
Rain may have stopped play, but I am pleased for the persistent downpours, the garden will welcome it and on this particular occasion I am not miffed by an enforced day off. It was a successful day in other, non-horticultural ways. Chores have been almost caught up with, big pans of butternut soup and ratatouilleContinue reading “Rain Stops Play”
Monster Munch
This is Max’s Echium candicans. To my knowledge it has eaten one persicaria, one cistus and a salvia and is well on its way to consuming an evergreen azalea. Come to think of it, I haven’t seen next door’s chihuahua for a while …….. This Pride of Madeira has grown into a monster in justContinue reading “Monster Munch”
Messy
This photo of an emergent azalea was a lucky take when a glimpse of sunlight hit. It feels as if it was a singular event. Otherwise it was rain and hail with the odd episode of torrential. It has been a long and very messy day. I am now going to eat chocolate. ThisContinue reading “Messy”
Perfect
There are days like today. Days of pure, simple joy. I paid the price with the others. It was worth it.
Six on Saturday – The Management
There have been complaints from The Management. We are talking Upper Management. Even higher than our master CEO Prop. Yes we are talking about Peggy, my mum. It has been noted, and duly logged, that I missed the last Six on Saturday and my excuses for this week fell on deaf ears. As I haveContinue reading “Six on Saturday – The Management”
Summing Up of The Day
No complaints here!
Myrtle Mania
Today I worked beneath the myrtle tree in Max’s garden. Here, left unfettered, weeds had made a stronghold, finding firm footing amongst the roots. This is a large tree, and has looked rather sorry for itself since last year’s twin beasts. Still it is a great favourite, the fragrant pompom flowers and the limbs ofContinue reading “Myrtle Mania”
Off The Edge Gardening 