We haven’t had as much sun as I would like this summer, but this doesn’t seem to have held back the bright border. In the softer light it has taken on a slightly different character. The coral and warm orange tones are more prominent. The textures and shapes resemble plump cushions and fabrics being draped over one another.
Tag: Geum. Hilltop Beacon
Inner Light
Plants, like people, have an inner light. When the sun shines on them, they glow.
Bridget in her Bravery
I need to share one of my absolute favourite plants, Lychnis coronaria. Its common names include ‘Dusty Miller’, ‘Rose Campion’ and, the one I only learnt recently, ‘Bridget in her Bravery’. This suits this plucky little character, who enlivens the June and July garden with magenta sprays of flowers. I discovered this plant through my mum. …
The Mindful Gardener 