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Quote of the day:
“What wondrous life is this I lead!
Ripe apples drop about my head;
The luscious clusters of the vine
Upon my mouth do crush their wine;
The nectarine and curious peach
Into my hands themselves do reach;
Stumbling on melons, as I pass,
Ensnared with flowers, I fall on grass.”
~ Andrew Marvell
Forage in October for:
Sweet Chestnuts, Sloes, Dandelion Leaves, Rosehips, Hops, Walnuts, Haws (Hawthorn berries), Wild Strawberries, Cleavers, Burdock Roots, Rowan Berries
Tag Archives: ipomoea
Six on Saturday – All things being equal!
Well, it is the Vernal Equinox today. Day and night are the same length … and so we can look forward to increasingly lovely, long days and outside living. I’ve been clearing up the patio in preparation. Moving bird feeders … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday – Bright Thoughts
Posted in Flowers, Out and about
Tagged Breña Alta, Gardening, ipomoea, La Palma, Nasturtium, Photography, Weeds
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The fantastic flowering stars of August
There’s a lot of flitting hither and thither in August with so many things to get done while it’s warm and dry (mostly): Summer holidays with the kids; making the most of the sunshine in and out of the garden; … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, The home garden
Tagged August Favourites, Gardening, Gomphrena, Horticulture, ipomoea, Photography, Thunbergia, Vampire chilli
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