This morning in the early morning sunlight the new leaves of lamb’s ear, dusty miller, and cardoon all shone white-grey. Each leaf is new this spring as they are all perennials and no dust or grime is on any of them. Their soft texture is due to tiny reflective hairs which reduce water loss, andContinue reading “Reflective hairs”
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Plants from past posts.
This post will have three photographs from 2026 and one from July 2021. The plants have all had their own posts and have continued to grow and change. From left to right: The yellow calendula bud is from seed originally from flowers in a 2021 post. It grew in a pot plant and free fromContinue reading “Plants from past posts.”
God and …
the wrinkles on a new courgette leaf, the apple blossoms among the branches above my head, the green and black fly on the pear tree, the paint on my brush… There is nothing like ” trying to know ” to show one how far above your head something is. There is nothing like me tryingContinue reading “God and …”
Maroon, burgundy, ruby as seen in the garden and
…in a vase Acer leaves to the left from a young tree Roy planted last year. Here it is in the garden. Small and dwarfed but one day it will have its reflection in the water with the others. Then the other stems are from the Photinia, Red Robin. It is in full bloom againstContinue reading “Maroon, burgundy, ruby as seen in the garden and”
The Bluebells again 2026
Here are two conversations only in one does Solomon speak. God: ‘Ask what I shall give you.’ Solomon: ‘Give your servant an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may know the difference between good and evil: for who is able to judge this great people.’ God: ‘Because you have asked for this andContinue reading “The Bluebells again 2026”
Turville a walk and a pub.
Here is a thought from Paul: ‘ Be strong in the Lord. Put on truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation and the Spirit, which is the word of God and remember to pray. All these are like an armour against spiritual wickedness.’ (Sandy has made this her own. Read it in Ephesians 6:Continue reading “Turville a walk and a pub.”
Savill Garden 2026
Yesterday, Roy and I enjoyed time with the Over 60’s club in Savill Garden. It is good to be with those in their mid nineties showing us young ones how much enjoyment there is from time spent in a garden. Here I will share four photographs taken from yesterday’s experience in this garden, with threeContinue reading “Savill Garden 2026”
They are the same height now…
Nasturtium on the left and sunflowers on the right. First let us look at the trailing single mixed seed of nasturtium that has germinated into tall plants. The latin name ‘nasus tortus’ means twisted nose – refering to the facial reaction to their sharp taste. The leaf, seed and flower are edible and high inContinue reading “They are the same height now…”
A plant
Here is an accusation: The Scribes said: ‘ Jesus casts out devils by Satan.’ Jesus said: ‘ How can Satan cast out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a home is divided against itself that home cannot stand. And if Satan rises up against himself and isContinue reading “A plant”
Three plants two daffidols
I didn’t now that Jesus was quoting from the Old Testament when He spoke these words. (I will give both: first from the Old Testament then Jesus speaking.) ‘ You must not avenge, nor carry any grudge against the children of your people, but you must love your neighbour as yourself.’ Leviticus 19 :18 JesusContinue reading “Three plants two daffidols”
Rain gloss and moss
Jesus is speaking: ‘ Seek first for the kingdom of God and His righteousnes…don’t worry about tomorrow it will look after itself. Today has troubles of its own to look after.’ (Sandy’s shortened form read it for yourself Matthew 6: 33,34.) January 2026 saw over 150-180 % of the long- term rainfall for the region,Continue reading “Rain gloss and moss”
From Dover to the garden
Here are two expressions of thankfulness one from the New Testament and one from the Old Testament. Paul speaking: ‘ Always keep praying. Always be thankful no matter what happens, for that is God’s will for you who belong to Jesus Christ.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Then from the Psalms: ‘ Say thank you to theContinue reading “From Dover to the garden”