How do we enter a space we have seen before? A year ago to be exact. We have changed by seeimg other spaces and places, other mountains, seas and forests, other works of art, but here we are at the entrance of a place that has experienced a year of seasons, weather, and many otherContinue reading “Falesia beach and cliffs”
Category Archives: vegetation, nature
Leaves and Chrysanthemums
Some on the boughs A lot on the groundAutumn meltsFungus in all shapes appearA hungry group for Autumn’s fareThere is nourishment in the leafIts colours deepen The richness of ‘joys’ as elements fill the gaps made by Spring and SummerWelcome Autumn drawn/painted by the wind and rainMay we all capture the changes and feel pleasedContinue reading “Leaves and Chrysanthemums”
The cornflowers in the field
A statement by Paul: ‘ Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever.’ Hebrews 13:8 ( The whole chapter gives context.) This year 2025, wildflower seeds were scattered in an area around the newly planted oak trees. Amongst them and now most prominent is the beauty and calming effect of cornflower blue. TheContinue reading “The cornflowers in the field”
Only Cosmos
The plant will die with the first frost but the seeds may grow through self-seeding. Here are three more of my photographs of them taken before 8 am. After each, I have placed some words Jesus spoke. Why? ‘ The Holy Spirit quickens the sensibilities of those who follow the example of their Lord. AsContinue reading “Only Cosmos”
Sunflowers and small round yellow plums.⁹
A couple of weeks ago the wind pushed a sunflower to lean on the fence, its head held facing the fence. I left it. Yesterday, I took off the side flowers and noticed all the sweet soft seeds had been eaten. I will have to watch the fallen sunflower and the one that was framedContinue reading “Sunflowers and small round yellow plums.⁹”
Grass
Isaiah speaking about 745 BC: ‘ The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.’ Isaiah 40:8 Then Here is Peter speaking about 700 years later: ‘ For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flowerContinue reading “Grass”
Coombe Gibbet
Scenes from where we have been before. Where was that? When was that? That ‘ before ‘was when the weather was wet and the wind blew. Today it is dry but the wind is there and clips the trees and grass. We are walking on the Sabbath about four miles to Coombe Gibbet. The GibbettContinue reading “Coombe Gibbet”
Garden roses 2025
Paul speaking: ‘ Love works no ill to their neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.’ Romans 13:10 We have three rose plants in containers. They are there to remember Mum Dorothy, and next to her rose is Dad Brian’s, our parents from Yorkshire, and then on the side of our house anContinue reading “Garden roses 2025”
Rudbeckia, echinacea and oak.
Here is my wording of Psalm 119:11 God, your teachings, commandments, and promises when I have a deep personal internalisation of them, they guide and guard against sin. The actual words: ‘ Your word have I hid my heart that I may not sin against you.’ So what is an example of each of theContinue reading “Rudbeckia, echinacea and oak.”
August Wisley is hard to resist.
Moses speaks: ‘ Don’t be afraid, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will show to you today for the Egyptians whom you have seen today you will not see them again. The LORD will fight for you, and you will hold your peace. ‘Exodus 12: 13,14. Then Paul speaks: ‘Continue reading “August Wisley is hard to resist.”
Wisley August 2025
‘ God will keep people in perfect peace, whose minds are fixed on Him.’ Isaiah 26:3 Today it was the reds, oranges, yellows and blues that sat amongst the green under a grey sky. Look at this Hibiscus as big as a man’s hand. The vegetable garden was filled with the large heart-shaped leaves ofContinue reading “Wisley August 2025”
Established Sedum and Yarrow
First a thought from Proverbs 16:3 ‘ Commit your work to the LORD, and your thoughts will be established.’ Then this quote: ‘ God in heaven is true, and there is no design, however intricate, nor a motive, that He does not clearly understand. He reads the secrets of every heart.’ EG White. This postContinue reading “Established Sedum and Yarrow”