We’re on Cannabis – 2020/22
on 30th May 2020
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The stands of Madnonna lilies are at their best this week. Soon they will die back, to reappear after the autumn rains arrive.
Hindsight – 2020/21
on 23rd May 2020
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Every garden needs something a little different, spectacular even. If you can’t get a Triffid seed, then try and Echium “Blue Steeple”.
Live and let live – 2020/20
on 16th May 2020
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As someone pointed out last week, a weed is just a plant in the wrong place. Here I have some I am leaving to naturalise in their environment.
Running – 2020/19
on 9th May 2020
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There is an abundance of colour in the orchards at the moment, even if a lot of the flowers are actually weeds!
Pst! Don’t tell the Architect… – 2020/18
on 2nd May 2020
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We are into May now, Svibanj in Croatian, meaning the month of budding trees. Although there are few trees not in full leaf on Hvar.
Flexibility is key – 2020/17
on 25th April 2020
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Spring is the time for wild flowers. One I like in particular is the Tassel Hyacinth, Muscari comosum
The incompatibility matrix – 2020/16
on 18th April 2020
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Some flowers are long lived, others like the Salsify, although pretty, last less than half a day. They still set seed readily even with a short pollination window.
Honesty – 2020/15
on 11th April 2020
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As spring turns into summer my flowering trees, like this columnar Japanese Cherry “Amanogawa” look lovely.
Cracks are appearing – 2020/14
on 4th April 2020
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Spring is almost over and the early flowering plants, like this Rosemary bush are attracting the pollinators.
Loads of nula – 2020/13
on 28th March 2020
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COVID-19 means no more photo expeditions around the island. So I’ll be concentrating on other subjects