Whilst walking locally during lockdown, we've recognised that nothing can beat a leisurely stroll in the midst of British wild flowers on a warm sunny day. In taking our time, we've noticed so many wild flowers that we may previously have hurried straight past. This is the first of a series of blogs featuring the … Continue reading May in the Wild
This week, a more normal world would have brought us the Chelsea Flower Show, either via the BBC or a personal visit. We have never been to this legendary show, mainly because I just can't see the attraction of the crowds and what looks like a lot of jostling and manoeuvring in order to see … Continue reading Six on Saturday #MyChelseaGarden
Viburnums provide the gardener with choice from a wide range of either evergreen or deciduous shrubs and one of them is the elegant viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'. I look forward to this plant flowering every May, with its horizontal structure, vibrant green leaves and the pure white lace cap arrangement of its petals, it's really worth … Continue reading Viburnum plicatum’Marieseii’
Tuesday this week saw May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale. Marked by International Nurses Day, it's also our daughter Sophie's birthday, a nurse who has been working on the front line during the Covid 19 crisis; we're so proud of her. It was heartwarming to witness the outpouring of appreciation for the nations nurses … Continue reading Six on Saturday
Another week and still in lockdown, but hopefully we're starting to get a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, we're looking forward to hearing what Boris Johnson has to say about his plan for our future tomorow...... It's been a busy seven days here at home, what with being back at work … Continue reading Six on Saturday – An Eclectic Mix
Tulipa 'National Velvet'
Being the first weekend in May, I'd normally be thinking about gardens to visit over the next few months - but not today, we've just got our own garden to potter in, sit in and savour. Feeling a little restless, I've been looking at photographs taken over the last few years in various gardens we've … Continue reading Six on Saturday – Virtual Visits
With such a dramatic weather change (coinciding with my week of annual leave!), I've been in the house or greenhouse all week. But this afternoon, in between rain showers, we walked Ollie in Walsall Arboretum - and having benefitted from days of refreshing rainfall, the trees and shrubs are just stunning... It was very quiet … Continue reading Between Showers in Walsall Arboretum
English Bluebells in Merrion's Wood English Bluebell
I'm not sure why, given the current situation, but the weeks seem to be flying by - I can't believe it's Saturday again already! What we should have been be doing today was packing - for our week of golf in Portugal with a group of friends, due to start tomorrow. However, on the bright … Continue reading Six on Saturday – In the Blue
Minding my mind, one thought at a time.
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Creativity & Chronic Illness
There's always room for one more plant.
The Occasional Gardener
Teaching the art of composition for photography.
Cultivating the art of patience while gardening in a small space
Moving forward carrying grief
Flora in Focus Journal 