The Posse Cometātūs – 2020/28
on 11th July 2020
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An early morning walk through the Maquis and forest, accompanied by the light of the waning moon and a clear sky is a treat.
Thirty at eight – 2020/27
on 4th July 2020
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I have planted several varieties of Passion Flower, including this variety Rubra.
Midsummer – 2020/26
on 27th June 2020
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We have passed the northern Summer Solstice, and at the end of June, there are just six months to go before we are in winter. Brrrr.
Silent Sundays – 2020/25
on 20th June 2020
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As I walk outside every morning in high summer, I am greeted by the heady scent of Jasmine.
Here comes the rain again – 2020/24
on 13th June 2020
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I have Dragon Arum in flower at the moment. They look beautiful but smell dreadful!
Stinky-poo yard – 2020/23
on 6th June 2020
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The courtyard is almost finished! The stones sets need to be laid, and some paint will have to be applied to a wall, but the end in in sight…
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!