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Quote of the day:
“Nor will I then thy modest grace forget,
Chaste Snow-drop, venturous harbinger of Spring,
And pensive monitor of fleeting years!”
~ William Wordsworth
Forage in February for:
Alexanders, Bittercress, Burdock Roots, Cleavers, Chickweed, Dandelion Leaves, Rosehips
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Tag Archives: Crocosmia
In a Vase on Monday – A summer birthday party
Today’s vase is in-your-face bright and cheerful, ‘cos we are celebrating the birth of our first grandchild. Born at the weekend, she’s a healthy weight, with a shock of thick, dark hair, eyes wide open and a ready smile. Sadly, … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers
Tagged Crocosmia, flower arrangements, Gardening, Heliopsis, In a vase on Monday, verbena
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Cliff top drama – Fiery Montbretia
I saw many lovely places and sights on our holiday in North Cornwall last week, but one of the abiding images I have is of vast tracts of Montbretia marching across the landscape. I have to say that they injected … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Out and about, Wildflowers
Tagged Cliffs, Coast, Cornwall, Crocosmia, Eupatorium, Hemp-agrimony, Montbretia, Port Gaverne, Port Isaac, Tintagel
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