This is Malope trifida “Vulcan”. A great favourite of mine. There are many things I love about this ornamental mallow. The pleated pink petals, sugar plum fairy to deep dark furrows. The etched out centre, revealing limy green beneath, a verdant silhouette. The candied peel stamen, irresistibly delicious and I’m not even a bee. But more than anything IContinue reading “Defiant”
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Perfection
The other morning OH said to me “there were two young women on the television” “oh yes” “and they said how much pressure they were under to be perfect, was that the same for you?” “um, no”. It got me thinking. Yes, I’m afraid I’ve been weeding again. I am very vulnerable to excess ofContinue reading “Perfection”
Warming
This autumn lark is not so bad after all, I’m quite warming to the idea.
Insignificance
I’m not usually a fan of this “Day” thing. Every week there seems to be another one – Hamster Day, Flares Day, Macrame Day …… you name it, there is an appointed date. They are rarely of any import. Today is International Peace Day. Which of course is quite different. The photograph above wasContinue reading “Insignificance”
Powder Puff
I am definitely going a bit soft in my old age. Previously a staunch member of the Anti-Pink and Fluffy Society, I am increasingly finding myself attracted to the very powder puff flowers I railed against. This peony flowered hollyhock on the Mantle Estate was not helping my resistance.
Memories
What a stinker of a day! Rain from the get-go to sun-set. It is probably best to remember more clement times than dwell on the incessant mizzle. So that is exactly what I shall do. Here we have persicaria enjoying the late summer sun. Now that feels much better.
Guest Blog – Common Denominators
What is the opposite of Internet Troll? Could it be Pixie or perhaps Elf or how about Nymph? A creature that is benignly mischievous but definitely one of the good guys. I need to know because I am trying to introduce my latest guest blogger, Archie the Wonder Dog. Yes, that’s right, a dog. AtWD has beenContinue reading “Guest Blog – Common Denominators”
Perfect Planting
Today I have worked in my own garden. I know, that must be three times this year. Do you think I’m over doing it? I only touched the surface of what needs to be done, but I suppose I made an effort and a few things were crossed off the list. Let me try toContinue reading “Perfect Planting”
Bug Hotel
The Hilton rather than Travelodge, methinks.
Plans
Plans are afoot at The Farm. We have decided to plant an orchard in rough patch of land adjacent to the vegetable garden. Gorse and bracken are perhaps not the ideal starting point, but much has been cleared already and don’t forget we have Farm Force at our disposal. For this is not to be any old orchard butContinue reading “Plans”
Off The Edge Gardening 