Our Grand Plan for the Mantle Estate last year was very simple. It was do what you can, consolidate and hide the rest. A particularly troublesome area was dominated by a huge tree peony. The monster was relocated. If my memory serves me correctly, in my capacity of official photographer and heckler, it involved huffing andContinue reading “Lavendula stoechas – French Lavender”
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Laughing
We were laughing. I was attempting to photograph the newly emerged poppy. The wind gusted the ephemeral flower in a haphazard dance, impossible to capture unless you were acquainted with the moves. Which I wasn’t, although I did my best to keep up. This was all I could manage. When I saw the picture I laughed again.
Fudge
There is a shop in the harbour that sells fudge, particularly excellent fudge. I may have partaken on the odd occasion. They concoct this ambrosial sweetmeat in front of your drooling lips, large copper vats are stirred over an open flame emitting devilish aromas which drift into the street, enticing the hardest hearts down into their lair. For those notContinue reading “Fudge”
Arctotis
Nice hat.
Erythronium ‘Pagoda’
This morning, as I staggered along the footpath that runs steeply down one side of Max’s garden, I noticed that the Erythronium ‘Pagoda’ had come into flower. This glorious sight heralded a big fat face-aching grin which didn’t leave my fizog for rest of the day. I love spring. Especially when the sun shines brightly all day long. Today IContinue reading “Erythronium ‘Pagoda’”
Found
Did I mention that whilst working at The Farm last week I lost my glasses? As I am approaching my life-peak I am finding that reading glasses are getting higher and higher on my top ten of day to day necessities. It has even overtaken marmite on toast. This doesn’t mean that I spend hundreds of poundsContinue reading “Found”
Pea Soup
It was a real pea souper driving to the Mantle Estate this morning. To be honest it was a little bit cliched. I mean we all know Exmoor is a moor and “atmospheric” goes with the territory and all that dramatic Lorna Doone stuff is a given, but really, a little obvious don’t you think? I haveContinue reading “Pea Soup”
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.
Off The Edge Gardening 