Blue Chameleon
I went to the garden centre for some bits and pieces the other day, and came home with (among other things) a yellow doronicum and some ‘Blue Chameleon’ primulas to provide instant colour on the patio. Just for balance, I … Continued
Pear drops
I was pushed for time today, caught between a heap of desk work I wanted to complete and an evening choir rehearsal. I’d hoped to make quick foray into the garden with the camera at some point in the day, … Continued
Gold laced
It was another fairly dreich day, though without the driving rain that made yesterday’s journey back from Derbyshire such a trial. R and I went up to Hillers for coffee and cake, which morphed into coffee and lunch, in mild … Continued
Cherry plum
We have several pink cherry plum trees. They’re all quite weedy, with an excess of spindly, twiggy growth, and they never set fruit… but I think you can see why I tolerate them. Cherry plum is always the first blossom … Continued
Hoverfly season
I thought I had seriously messed up this morning. I had an early appointment for a haircut, and as the weather was fairly dour at home I decided not to take a camera with me. Imagine my chagrin then, when … Continued
Fartnarkle Friday
With Storm Eunice raging, R and I were unable to go to Cardiff this morning because south east Wales was covered by a red weather warning. I don’t remember ever seeing one of these before, but it means that there’s … Continued
Naturalised
The middle of February generally brings on a crocus post, and this is it for this year. Had I shaped myself first thing, I could have shot this rather glorious patch of colour in nice light, but R and I … Continued
