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Geums and forget-me-nots

Here are three thoughts about conversation: simplicity, godly sincerety, and this, ‘not fleshly wisdom.’ What is this? It seems to be opposite to simplicity and sincerity. It is conversation characterized by pride, selfish ambition, jealousy, manipulation and it has results which are division, disorder and spiritual death rather than life and wisdom. Here are theContinue reading “Geums and forget-me-nots”

A truncated vase with…

three bright pink hyacinths. This spring I will soon be two years younger than my mother. My sister will be five and a half years from her age. How time sweeps us all in the direction of togetherness. A white trancated cone vase with large spaces between the pink hyacinth blooms. Each top flower ofContinue reading “A truncated vase with…”

Camellia in an oil lamp base.

Camillia bloom towards the end of winter and what better container to put them in than the base of an old oil lamp. Bringing a little brightness to this grey day, as well as a combination to travel with. I love the Bible and have learnt a little more through this post about the CamelliaContinue reading “Camellia in an oil lamp base.”

On the shrub and then alone.

Here is the ending of a powerful prayer where Paul is speaking: ‘Now to God who is able to do far more/ exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory… by Christ Jesus throughout all ages,world without end. Amen.’ It is oneContinue reading “On the shrub and then alone.”

RHS Rosemoor, Devon

Jesus speaking: ‘What I am saying is true and this is what it is. Unless you are converted, and become as little children you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles themselves as this small child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one such little child receivesContinue reading “RHS Rosemoor, Devon”

Those Viburnum flowers

In 2021, they were plentiful and trumpet shapedIn 2022, the flowers were badly burnt by frost timing was the word that travelled in my post.In November 2023, the flowers travelled the twigsBut November 2024 we travelled!February 2025, the shrub neatly pruned has a few flowers closer to the centre and others brown.Notice the bark ,Continue reading “Those Viburnum flowers”

Winter with a little yellow

‘We are to show our Christian colours if we are to be true to Jesus Christ.’ C.S. Lewis The oval leaves are Eucalyptus gunnii. The plant has thrived so far this winter, and near to it is Japonica Mahonia, new to bloom. This winter shrub has a fragrance that has led some to call itContinue reading “Winter with a little yellow”

A Lyle syrup tin with roses.

Here is a story dated in the late 1960s ,inside a story dated 1883, inside a story that could have taken place between 1400- 1050 BC. Let us start with the story closest to our time. The time we left for Portugal. My last post before I left was Thyme and the two white rosesContinue reading “A Lyle syrup tin with roses.”

Snowdrops on a grey day.

Religion ‘Like a father feels sympathy for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who respect Him. For He knows our anatomy, He remembers that we are dust. ( And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man becameContinue reading “Snowdrops on a grey day.”

Mexican orange and Acer in October.

The last verse from Psalms 73 says: ” It is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD that I may tell you of all He has done.” ( Sandy’s understanding.  ) Come into the garden. Next to the pond and near the low wall isContinue reading “Mexican orange and Acer in October.”