My friend Chambercombe Bob asked if we could find a home for some hostas. I like hostas. I like their succulent leaves which are often washboard ridged; lime and chartreuse, avocado and absinthe, glaucous and steely blue, with variegations of cream and gold. I also like their spikes of sometimes scented flowers, mauve or white orContinue reading “A Host of Hostas”
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An Education
It is good to learn. When things seem to be getting increasingly mislaid in the brain cell department, it is nice to know that some new information is being entered into the computer. This small shrub in Max’s garden had me flummoxed. Each time I passed it, I peered and poked and puzzled. Sometimes it was on the tipContinue reading “An Education”
Kalmia Karma
This is the flower of a kalmia. I don’t know which one it is, but what I do know is that it is outlandishly gorgeous. We have yet again been reminded of the evil that skulks in our world. Perhaps today we can find a little solace in the natural beauty that surrounds us and which also thrives in the good souls ofContinue reading “Kalmia Karma”
Lupin
Just off out (yes again, I have a very hectic social calendar). You will have to make do with this lovely lupin to admire.
Violas
I’m off out. These little chaps will have to keep you company until I get back.
Black Elder
I have had an official compliant from head office* that I don’t always name the plants on my posts. This is Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla “Thundercloud”. If you prefer you could call it the black elder Thundercloud, which is much more manageable. I will be testing you later. *my mum
Loud
We get our eggs from a farm a few miles down the road. It is worth the drive. When you have had an omelette made from these golden beauties there is no turning back. Boxes of eggs are piled in the farmhouse porch with a washed out yoghurt pot as honest box. You serve yourself toContinue reading “Loud”
All Horts Away Day – Little Ash Garden, The Truth
As promised here is my exposé of the All Horts trip to Little Ash Garden near Honiton in East Devon. This is the garden of my friend Helen Brown and her husband Brian. Those of you who are concerned that this report might be biased because she is my friend have nothing to worry about. In fact she gets onContinue reading “All Horts Away Day – Little Ash Garden, The Truth”
Away Day – Tantalise
Today we had a brilliant away day at Little Ash Garden with All Horts. This amazing iris is a tantalising preview. More to follow tomorrow when I will tell scandalous tales of intrigue and heart rending romance. I may have spiced up that up a little. There was however cake and lots and lots of wonderful plants.
Rain
The rain held off until I was home safe and sound. Then it was proper rain; butt filling, ground softening, plant nourishing rain. Thank goodness for that.
Off The Edge Gardening 