A few weeks ago, all puffed up and pleased with myself, I wittered on about my Crambe cordifolia flowering for the first time. (See 'I'm So Excited'). It's up. Someone, somewhere, rolled their eyes, yawned, looked at their fingernails and decided to take me down a peg or two. Accordingly, the wind got up and … Continue reading Hubris and Angelica. And Wasps.
Priory Picture Post # 6
A day or two ago, as I walked through the meadow, my eye caught a tiny splash of pink. I was smitten but also totally flummoxed as to it's identity. Whilst it looked like a vetch flower it seemed to be growing on a grass stem. Very odd. When I got home I consulted my … Continue reading Priory Picture Post # 6
The Flower Meadow …
... isn't something that the owner of the house asked for. Rather it was something that I foisted upon him. I couldn't not. As soon as I saw that flat expanse of mown grass between the ditch and the river, I thought ahh, I wonder. It seemed perfect for leaving to grow into a meadow. … Continue reading The Flower Meadow …
Priory Picture Post # 5
Priory Picture Post # 4
Cow parsley (nothing to do with cows) is beginning to get established in the meadow. And very welcome it is too. It is just going over; you can see that seeds are beginning to form. The drop of liquid is "Cuckoo Spit" (nothing to do with cuckoos). It's actually a froth produced by a small … Continue reading Priory Picture Post # 4
The Greenhouse …
... sits at the highest point of the garden (if there's a strong north wind and I stand on tiptoe, I can get mobile reception up here. Sometimes). It is here that I run to when the weather is inclement. It is here that I take my breaks - if it's too hot inside, I'll … Continue reading The Greenhouse …
Priory Picture Post # 3
In the beds up against the back of the house are several ancient herbaceous peonies. This photo was taken at about eight in the morning with a light dew still on the flowers. Not a plant I was particularly aware of before I started work at the Priory. I am now.
The Anxious Gardener 