Six on Saturday – No Complaints

It has been a very pleasant week. I was back at work after a enforced sabbatical due to car troubles. A tooth was filled without the need for anesthetic or tears. I’ve caught up with all the present generations of my family. Tomatoes are ripening. The weather has been benign and the mood high. NoContinue reading “Six on Saturday – No Complaints”

Six on Saturday – Happy Accident

September. We slip further into chaos. When I say “we” I mean “I”. I am torn between the annual optimistic expectation of an Indian Summer which is running parallel to the dread of a looming winter. I have never been one to embrace autumn. I really should try harder. September. Just a date. The gardenContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Happy Accident”

Six on Saturday – Long Live the King

Did anything happened whilst I was away? I believe it did. It seems we have a new ruler. The Prop has handed his crown and sceptre to Jim at Garden Ruminations, who will now be in charge of all things Six on Saturday. Great work Prop, you did a sterling shift. You brought a disparateContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Long Live the King”

Blue

There is something extraordinary about blue flowers.  This Salvia patens, the gentian sage, is very blue and very beautiful.  It comes from Mexico and is therefore a little tender.   There is no doubt in my mind that it is worth any amount of pampering to carry it safely through winter. It also reminds me of my toes, blue since our boiler gave up the ghostContinue reading “Blue”