One of the joys of tending fruit trees in the garden is getting to pick the fruit. This time it’s Cherry time! My Stella cherry is situated right where I park my car so it’s easy to keep an eye on the development of its fruit. Also to keep an eye out for those peskyContinue reading “Cherry Time!”
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Weeds
What is a weed? I guess that’s a question that’s been asked since some plants were labeled ‘weeds’. The answer to that question differs between who you talk to. My usual answer to that question is: a weed is a plant growing where it shouldn’t be. Weeds in my locality include lots of pasture grassesContinue reading “Weeds”
Honesty
It’s easy to see why Honesty is given the botanic name Lunaria annua, the papery, moonlike remnants of the seed pod shine silvery bright. This plant has been given various names over its very long history of being commonly cultivated; Dollar plant and Money-in-the-pocket are just two. These too are easily explained by the shapeContinue reading “Honesty”
Books, photos, podcasts.
One good thing about a holiday is it puts your life into context, it helps you sort out your next steps. The ‘chill’ vibe of Hawaii, both the place and the people, reminded me to stop and smell the Hibiscus. Take the steps to make your life a fulfilling one. Since getting back from HawaiiContinue reading “Books, photos, podcasts.”
Dahlia days are done.
Those magnificent queens of the garden are done for the year, so as the days get colder, it’s time to dig them up. If you’ve followed my blog posts or listened to my podcast, The Flowerpot Pen, you might have realised I’m a bit of a lazy gardener. As a result, some jobs don’t getContinue reading “Dahlia days are done.”
Fuchsia Berries
One of the plants featured in my book ‘Unexpectedly Edible’ is the Fuchsia. These plants are grown for their enchanting flowers that look like ballerinas twirling en pointe with skirts floating in the breeze. They are among my very favourite plants and flowers, I have fond memories of a Fuchsia planted outside my bedroom windowContinue reading “Fuchsia Berries”
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