Tulip time
I love tulip season. I bought a bunch of these parrot tulips earlier in the week, and though they’re quite fragile – I’ve already lost two to collapsed stems, even though I spotted the possibility and wired them – I’m … Continued
Emergency macro
A horrible day: windy, dark, wet, and cold. I spent most of it at my desk, but realised part way through the afternoon that I needed to shape myself and take a photo soon, or I’d be having to get … Continued
The newish curiosity shop
Today’s post is brought to you by the Chipping Campden Tourism Promotion Board. R and I were so bored with home by today that we needed to be somewhere else – and where is there that’s more guaranteed to cheer … Continued
Christmas cactus mark II
I think I might be getting a little old for this Christmas malarkey. Today I feel as though I’ve been run over, and look as though I haven’t slept for a fortnight. L and G, by contrast, ate half the … Continued
Happy Christmas cactus
Well, I think we’re ready. Leastwise, anything that hasn’t been bought now will have to be done without. The fridge is stuffed, the presents are wrapped, and if I dig around in the vegetable basket I think I’ve probably got … Continued
