Here is a quote from E.G.White who lived around about 1844 and then Micah 8th century BC. ‘ Jesus doesn’t wish for those who have been bought with His blood to become the sport of Satan’s temptations. He doesn’t want us to be overwhelmed and die. He was the one who stopped the lions eatingContinue reading “A green vase”
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A cup and a plate
Here is a question asked by David in his old age through the voice of the wicked: ‘ How does God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?’ But My/ David’s question is: ‘ Who have I in heaven but You? and there is none upon the earth beside You. My flesh andContinue reading “A cup and a plate”
Popeswood Meadow 7/7/2026
Today my Dad, Percival William Stratford would have been 97 years old and this morning we walked where he used to walk in Popeswood Meadow. Dad walked everyday and after Mum died he experienced part of a British summer with us every year until he was 89 years old. Today, we remember him as weContinue reading “Popeswood Meadow 7/7/2026”
Day lilies
This post will travel in words first but it was what I saw that helped me write. Here they are the day lily plants parched. The long strap like leaves placing all their strength into stalks with flowers. Each stalk can carry from 10 to 20 buds which open in succession providing a steady displayContinue reading “Day lilies”
Sabbath circular walk Danebury hill fort.
The fort was actively used from 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. Oval in layout it was originally built to defend the high ground overlooking the plains below. There have been limited excavations most notably by James Berry in 1924 which showed Iron Age and Romano-British pottery. Here are four photographs looking overContinue reading “Sabbath circular walk Danebury hill fort.”
Yarrow,dusty miller and angelica
…yellow mostly! This post has two Bible verses one from Peter and one from Isaiah then two quotes: one from Buddha and one from Charles Spurgeon, all in that order with photographs of yarrow, dusty miller and angelica. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as HeContinue reading “Yarrow,dusty miller and angelica”
Green with pink
Two plants. Two different containers and a little in common. The great willow herb and myrtle spurge. Both are considered noxious weeds in the US but the myrtle spurge in the UK has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit and is valued in dry, Mediterranean style rock gardens. The willow herbContinue reading “Green with pink”
Straw flowers and lavender
This post will have a little about these two plants but then will be an appreciation of two special people. The lavender has amazing long stalks this year with longer flower spikes than usual and the straw flowers grown from fresh seed are producing fine numbers of flowers. Both these plants need maximum sun exposureContinue reading “Straw flowers and lavender”
A rose that travelled
When grandad Brian died some very dear friends gave us a rose shrub. We are having a period of hot weather and I brought these three in. It was this one that drew me to draw… My pen wobbled a little more, I knew the loss! There would be one less, two less far fewerContinue reading “A rose that travelled”
Scabiosa atropurpurea…
…grown from seed in 2025 and blooming now in 2026. I am so pleased. To celebrate I placed them alone in a copper jug that once belonged to Mum Dorothy and Dad Brian. A well travelled vase. I will also include a photograph of where these plants have thrived in the garden. These stalks haveContinue reading “Scabiosa atropurpurea…”
The Spear Thistles and Day Lilies
First a thought about God from Micah who lived at the time of Isaiah: He says ‘ the LORD shall be a light to me.’ I asked how? I then read what David said: ‘ Through Your precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet,Continue reading “The Spear Thistles and Day Lilies”
Tot ziens, auf Wiedersehen
God speaking ” I drew/draw them with bands of love.” This has a context but God is still doing this. Thank Him for His order, care and intentionality. Hosea 11: 4 Today we leave for the UK after spending 8 weeks in total in Holland and Germany. There is so much to celebrate in thisContinue reading “Tot ziens, auf Wiedersehen”