Giethoorn and Groningen

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119 : 105 Two such contrasting towns in the Netherlands, Giethoorn and Groningen. Let’s look at Giethoorn first. Here in the northeastern Dutch province of Overijssel, this mostly carefree town is known as the Venice of the North. Boats andContinue reading “Giethoorn and Groningen”

Lamb’s- ear from the garden

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee;because he trusteth in Thee. Isaiah 26:3 Lambs- ear belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). The plant spreads readily wherever a root touches the soil it grows. It also grows by seed. As you cut the stem you notice it is not roundContinue reading “Lamb’s- ear from the garden”

Tassels, Lambs-ear and Cardoon Thistle.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance. 2Peter 1: 2 I like to keep as many of my flowers in the garden for the bees so the 4 Cardoon thistles have been used in different ways in my flower displays. At the moment I have 8 Cardoon thistle flowers in various stages on the sameContinue reading “Tassels, Lambs-ear and Cardoon Thistle.”