Hidden under the tutsan shrub was a blue pot holding the new leaves of Hosta. In contrast, lying in the same pot on the mulch were these skeleton leaves. To see their fineness, I brought them inside to photograph. Their intricate structure in the sunshine didn’t disappoint. Hosta is a shade loving plant named inContinue reading “Hosta and tulips”
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Agava and aloe vera
The steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord: and that person is happy in that way . Though the person falls, they will not be completely cast down: for the LORD holds them up with His hand. Psalm 38: 23,24 Agava and aloe vera both succulents, not cacti. Aloe from Africa, AgavaContinue reading “Agava and aloe vera”
Camassia leichtlini
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, looking at the evil and the good. Proverbs 15 : 3. During the spring, it needs consistent water, but once it has flowered and seed pods have formed, it is not harmed by drought conditions. This spring, our garden has had ‘consistent water ‘. This newContinue reading “Camassia leichtlini”
The hidden tulip
Jesus said: love one another as I have loved you…by this all people will know that you are my disciples. John 13 : 34,35 (Sandy’s summary) During covid 19, my son and his friend turned this metal cupboard into a planter. This spring, it is full of tulips, a gift from friends and Salad Burnet,Continue reading “The hidden tulip”
Saville Garden 7 April 2024
And the Lord God planted a garden…and there He put the man he had formed. Genesis 2: 8 This structure houses amongst other facilities a cafeteria with views over this grade I listed garden. The garden was commissioned by George V and created by Sir Eric Savill in 1932. Today, it welcomes one with maroonContinue reading “Saville Garden 7 April 2024”
Uckfield and a vase
Who can live with God ? Vs 1 Those who say sorry and let God make from nothing a new way of thinking. (Only God can ‘Bara’. Ps 51 :10) Vs 2 Speak the truth in your heart. Live from the inside out. Vs 2 Don’t gossip. Vs 3 Keep a promise when it hurts.VsContinue reading “Uckfield and a vase”
Bay, a tree and the Axminster clock.
Let people be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to get angry, for anger does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1 : 19 -20( Some of Sandy’s wording.) The bay is a laurel of bright , victory wreaths, but it is a word with different meanings: To hold at bay. To keepContinue reading “Bay, a tree and the Axminster clock.”