Thoughtful musings on various topics by interesting people at Blithewold
Blog Action and blooms
Blog Action Day and Garden Blogger’s Bloom Day are two for one subjects for my post today. Read on for Action and click on for bigger images and names of what’s in bloom (I … Read more.
In the spotlight
I know I’ve already gone on and on about the quality of light this fall – but really, honestly, truly these crispy dew-drop mornings with sloping sunshine are divinely gorgeous! All sorts of lovelies … Read more.
Noticeable
Late September is a keep on keeping on time for us. The gardens are still puffing away practically under their own steam and we won’t start pulling the brakes until after the house closes … Read more.
Learning something new everyday
I can’t imagine being the kind of person who already knows it all. I spend almost every moment trying to catch up – if I’m not finding something new to know, I’m quizzing myself on … Read more.
Dew not frost – yet!
Chilly (almost) fall mornings have been so misty dewy lately that I get soaked to my shins just walking across the lawn. Can’t beat the quality of the light though and my morning ramble is … Read more.
Mid-September monarchs (and bloom day!)
At the end of August I swivelled around the garden trying madly to take pictures of all the dozens of hummingbirds. Two weeks later it’s the monarchs distracting me from my work. They’re like … Read more.
On ‘mental annual grasses
Ornamental grasses are coming into their own just now and it’s time to sing some praises (and maybe one dirge). There are reviews here and here with links to more and more about all kinds … Read more.
Friday pics and updates
It’s been another dry week of desiccating wind, worries and ragweed allergies. All over the property difficult choices are being made about what to water and what to let go – the guys are looking … Read more.
Photo op Friday (last week of August)
It’s been a busy week of pretty light, projects and laughs – here’s a little review in pictures. On Tuesday morning the last (?) Lotus bud opened up. On Wednesday, the volunteers had an extra … Read more.
How to tell it’s summer’s end
1. ‘Autumn Minaret’ day lily is blooming. 2. School started in Bristol this week. On my way to work I passed a kid who was waiting for the bus wearing a scowl that could send … Read more.