From first til last the light was special. On occasion, whilst driving through the Devon countryside, I marvel at the strikingly vibrant hues as I whizz pass field and garden. Then, slightly disappointed, I remember that I have my sunglasses on and what I am seeing is just an enhancement of the truth. Today, sans shades, allContinue reading “Light”
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Good Combo
Bergenia ‘Wintermarchen’ and self seeded polyanthus. A good combo if ever I saw one. Off on my adventures for a few days, hold the fort whilst I’m away.
Bug Hotel
I spent my day at The Farm helping Young Master G construct a bug hotel at the edge of the meadow. The aim of this salubrious establishment is to provide a comfortable, safe place for everyone. Everyone, that is, as long as you are an invertebrate or perhaps an over-wintering amphibian. Reptiles (of modest size)Continue reading “Bug Hotel”
Geum ‘Tequila Sunrise’
Tonight, due to severe depletion of my energy cells, there will be no chitty chat. To make up for this shortcoming I have chosen, just for you, the prettiest picture of the day. Geum ‘Tequila Sunrise’, simply stunning. Normal service will resume once I’ve had a good kip. Probably.
Iochroma australe
Is it really true? I think it might be! This Iochroma australe has a long way to go before it fulfils its destiny. If all goes well, if its benefactor is vigilant, it is fated to become a stunning shrub covered in pendulous lavender bells. Everyone has to start somewhere. And this is an excellent start.
Sometimes Look Back
About an hour’s drive from where we live is Hartland Quay. If you sailed westward from our house, close following the coastline, you would pass Morte Point and Grunta Beach on the way to Woolacombe and Putsborough, then round Baggy Point to Croyde and Saunton, skimming the estuary where Appledore and Insow nestle and the rivers TorridgeContinue reading “Sometimes Look Back”
Things I never thought I’d say – Part Seven
“Don’t punch the plants Nancy!” A couple of weeks ago we reached the heady stage of planting out Nancy Nightingale’s new border. We laid the specimens in position, carefully considering potential clashes of colour or foliage before we commenced. As NN is a complete novice I gave her a quick planting tutorial before retreating to aContinue reading “Things I never thought I’d say – Part Seven”
A Rose in the Desert
On the whole builders and gardeners don’t go. Far be it for me to generalise, but in my experience they are counter- rather than productive partnerships. They are not “cheese and pickle”, “strawberries and cream” or, let me wrack my brain for another, oh yes “gin and tonic”. They are more “the black death and 14th centuryContinue reading “A Rose in the Desert”
Rhody Time
It’s rhody time again hip hip horray! In bud they are compressed sweetmeats, an intense whisper of what is to come. In bloom they are brash and brazen, shameless in their frippery. The rhododendrons are back in bloom and they are shouting loud. I, for one, am pleased to see them again.
Off The Edge Gardening 