
(12th September 2024, 12.5 miles) The following morning, and after an excellent, large breakfast requiring intense, uninterrupted attention, we prepared to leave Darrowby/Grassington and packed away our overnight stuff ready for collection. I had arranged for Sherpa Van to transport our two wheelie bags between overnight stops. This meant having the bags packed, zipped and […]

(11th September 2024 – 15½ miles) We had last been in Skipton two years previously. Back then, Jim and I were hiking the Dales High Way – a smashing long distance footpath which I have yet to write up and post to The Walking Gardener. Sorry. But hey. Enough self flagellation. On this our second […]

100 miles on foot through Yorkshire and Cumbria In 1643, the 60 year old Lady Anne Clifford inherited the lands which should have been hers at the death of her father 38 years earlier – but instead were grabbed by her uncle. But even 38 years late, her inheritance was one worth waiting for. As […]
So vibrant!
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Absolutely stunning! I know these are meant to be tender David so I would be interested to know what you do to protect them in winter. Or do you take cuttings?
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Hi Rej, mine is in a pot and overwinters in the greenhouse. I haven’t taken any cuttings but I must. D
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Very interesting looking flower!
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Absolutely stunning. Pelargonium leaves smell odd to me though. Have you experienced this?
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Well, yes they do but it’s a scent I’ve grown to love. D
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Niiiiice.
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Wowser.
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Wowser, indeed!
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