As we move swiftly into the midst of Autumn, I've been reflecting on the wildflower plants I've researched and recorded in blogs since May. It goes without saying that the variety and beauty have been a joy, but I'm also struck by the fascinating mythological history behind so many of them! I've really enjoyed this … Continue reading September’s wildflower seeds and berries
For Becky at the Life of B's square photo #kindasquare challenge for October: A warm and quiet evening in September saw an unexpected visitor descending on our pond; an escapee from a children's party in the near vicinity? Mi-kinda Mouse!
One of three young robins learning the ropes in a rural kindergarten- under the careful scrutiny of their parents in August this year. So cute! Becky at the Life of B's square photo #kind challenge for October
Dodging showers this afternoon, we took advantage of our Gardeners' World 2 for 1 ticket and booked a visit to Old Court Nurseries and the Picton Garden near Malvern. We were lucky to get intermittent sunshine, a cool autumnal afternoon and the opportunity to stroll through the most amazingly colourful garden. I can only dream … Continue reading Six from The Picton Garden
So it's Becky B's Square Challenge time again - having missed April and July, I'm joining in for October, the theme aptly being 'kind'. My first this month features the beauty of bees.... To join in the challenge, please visit: https://beckybofwinchester.com/square-daily-photo-challenge/
Having broken up from work for a two week break, I've been busy listing the jobs that need to be done - but only just started with some deadheading and cutting back. It's a bit chilly, but bright and sunny in the West Midlands - perfect for deadheading, cutting back and bulb planting. As I'd … Continue reading Six on Saturday at the end of September
Now and again, a plant strikes me as having so many attractive characteristics that it's a must grow - hardy, easy to maintain, vibrant colour, a long flowering period, attractive to pollinators and generally unfussy about where it lives. For me, rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm', awarded an Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the RHS, is … Continue reading Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’ AGM
I know I'm saying nothing new in these strange times, but this week really has been up and down, what with Covid control measures being stepped up, having to turn the heating on and off in line with swinging temperatures, getting used to a changing light intensity as we move into Autumn; no wonder I'm … Continue reading Six on a September Saturday
I'm a few days late with this post, I need to plan my weeks more efficiently! Most of the wildflowers I'm featuring this month were spotted on a wonderful sand dune walk at Ynyslas in Borth, but we've also been to the South Downs and of course, Walsall Arboretum and country park. Common centaury, centaurium … Continue reading August wildflowers
I've got a few days annual leave next week, so it's been time to take stock and prioritise some long overdue jobs in the garden. There's a significant amount of tidying by way of dead heading and cutting back to be done, along with some bigger tasks involving the clearing of ivy from a dark … Continue reading Six on Saturday – Sunny Side Up!
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