Like most households we have designated jobs. OH looks after bins and recycling, I am in charge of duvet changing and jokes. Until today. OH made a joke and it was rather good. Although this is not to be encouraged, the relevant union has been informed, it did make me chuckle. It went something likeContinue reading “Anti-climax”
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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’”
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The lemon yellow flower of Erythronium ‘Pagoda’ in profile is a glorious thing. That is more than can be said about the unflattering common names of this spring flowering tuber – dogs tooth violet, trout lily … they do little to reflect the elegance and charm of this little woodlander. On reflection, it is rather beautiful from allContinue reading “Profile”
Off The Edge Gardening 