Friday, June 14, 2013

Potting day

To-day I potted twenty-three plants, most of them aloe. It was a perfect sunny day for it. Very satisfying to clean that smooth green surface, feeling the spiky growths along the sides. 







Daisy Time







Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Summer begins




 Apple blossoms


You must be quick in the woods to escape the mosquitoes.

Stately Homes near Birmingham

The last two weekends, I have taken day trips to see a few stately homes near Birmingham now owned by the National Trust. First is Wightwick...