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Living in the damp middle of nowhere

Wordless Wednesday – Down in the wild patch …

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Six on Saturday – Last Chance Saloon

This week I’ve been re-visiting the remaining selection of dead-looking plants (mostly in pots) to decide whether to compost them or not. It’s mid-May, so they’ve had a fair chance! This included lots of greenhouse-based salvia and penstemon cuttings, protected … Continue reading

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Silent Sunday – The Face of the Black Widow?

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Six on Saturday – Seasonal Acceleration

18/03/2023 It’s time for Six on Saturday (SOS), a weekly gardening meme that is skillfully curated by Jim at Garden Ruminations. SOS allows us plant players to share garden highlights/projects/acquisitions etc. with like minded folks. Use the link above to … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: Violas – Evil faces or dancing ladies?

But … as I was posting this and looking again at the central flower in focus here, I could indeed imagine a face … but I would swear it was someone in full makeup from CATS the musical! Can you … Continue reading

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Six on Saturday – Transitioning to colour

25/02/2023 You’ve seen those films, I’m sure, where everything starts in monochrome, but, after a significant event, the world is suddenly shown in technicolour. Well, that’s how the February garden always makes me feel. Snowdrops begin the month’s floral awakening … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – Lured by Liquid Gold?

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Wordless Wednesday – Hook-nosed Sea Pigs!

               

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Wordless Wednesday – Big Garden Birdwatch 2023 will take place between 27th-29th January

Read about this year’s event here … and join in if you can!

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In a Vase on Monday – Chaotic energy!

It is still freezing outside. We’ve had a week of temperatures peeking just above zero by early afternoon. Brrrr! On the plus side, there has also been day after day of brilliant blue skies! It was, however, supposed to be … Continue reading

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