Regular readers will remember that I was toying with the idea of a blog logo. My first attempt looked like it might be more appropriate on a butcher's blog rather than a gardener's, so I thought I'd have another crack at it. Here it is: Nah. Still too apocalyptic. The crow looks like he's ready … Continue reading Blog Logo: 2nd Attempt
Photography
Priory Picture Post # 1
I take many photos of The Priory; and often I'll end up with a nice shot of something or other which won't necessarily fit into a 'post story.' So I thought I'd start the "Priory Picture Post" series: a quick-fire, occasional series with a photo and perhaps a few words. To get the ball rolling, … Continue reading Priory Picture Post # 1
"I’m So Excited ….
and I just can't hide it, I'm about to lose control and I think I like it" So now I know what the Pointer Sisters were so excited about. Like me, they'd obviously realised that their Crambe cordifolia was about to flower for the first time. I planted mine out last year, hoping against … Continue reading "I’m So Excited ….
Priory Beauties
Over in the meadow, the first Camassia quamash has flowered. I planted 200 of these small bulbs last autumn so this better not be the only one. (Or else there'll be trouble). Very pretty, I think and a little startling when I first saw it. I really like Aquilegia. Does anyone not? A few years … Continue reading Priory Beauties
Blog Logo
I've been playing around trying to design a logo for the blog. Not sure why but it keeps me off the streets. Do you own a billhook? If your garden comprises mostly soft herbaceous plants and planted up pots then you probably don't need one. But down at the Priory I use one quite often. … Continue reading Blog Logo
New Residents at the Priory
You may remember that I built a nest box for a tawny owl. And you may remember that last year rather than a tawny owl, a pair of wood pigeon nested in it. Grrrr. This year, each time I walk past the 'box, I throw it a little sidelong glance to see whether there is … Continue reading New Residents at the Priory
Blooming Priory
I'm trying to catch up after all my time off. Serves me right, of course, for going away at such a busy time of year. The grass is growing like billyo and needs weekly cutting now. In the greenhouse, seeds are germinating within a couple of days of being sown and much is ready for … Continue reading Blooming Priory
The Anxious Gardener 