A day of mizzle and murk, that is until the moment I clocked off when the sun came out in all its glory. Life is like that sometimes. I arrived home to find the scaffolding complete and a quartet of builders in deep debate. I am not absolutely certain, but I am pretty certain IContinue reading “Second Time Around”
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Bees on heleniums are so last season, darling! This year it is all about the baby snail.
Vital Seeds
Today has been all about seeds. Not any common or garden seed either. We are talking about organically raised, locally grown by good guys seed. They are soon to open their virtual doors for business, when they will share this angelic seed with us lucky folk. At a (no doubt very reasonable) price of course. Continue reading “Vital Seeds”
All for you
Weary and you are thinking about turning in early but you glance out the window and the buddleja against the dusk sky looks incredible and you just have to capture it so you grab your camera and stumble through the plants and the recycle bin and the angle isn’t quite right so you stand onContinue reading “All for you”
Wasps are People Too
There is a wasp nest in Max’s garden. A quarter way up the slope they have buried bravely into the scorched and stoned soil. I have watched as it has evolved over the weeks, the main entrance expanding, shingle strewn, workers ever vigilant,. As of yet they have caused no mind to beast or person. Continue reading “Wasps are People Too”
Mixed Pleasures
The last few days have been of mixed pleasures. Catching the sunlight filtering through this dinner plate dahlia was a fine one. A car that wouldn’t start was not so good. The full story, one of mechanical mystery peppered with idiot operator, may well follow. In the meantime, I think we should dwell on theContinue reading “Mixed Pleasures”
Nothing New Here
Helenium, bee. Bee, helenium. Same old, same old.
United Nations
My favourite journey to work is the half hour’s drive to The Mantle’s estate on the edge of Exmoor. The outward trip is always full of photo temptations, especially once the main route is left behind and I have ventured onto B roads, lanes and unmade track. If I am in good time, dependent onContinue reading “United Nations”
Flaunt
A few drops of rain yesterday. I was hopeful for a reprieve, but ultimately it was inconsequential in the scheme of things. A pathetic effort. No need to shelter or to wish waterproofs were at hand. This trollius is a moisture lover. It should be in a complete sulk. At the moment it doesn’t seemContinue reading “Flaunt”
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Ayesha’
This afternoon I had a short break from jack-hammering/mattocking/dynamiting the ground to extract couch grass, brambles and ivy. Wandering around the garden I came across what I think might be Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Ayesha’. This shrub had been squashed between closely planted trees and was therefore reaching for the sky, the only way was up. JustContinue reading “Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Ayesha’”
Off The Edge Gardening 