Paperwhites
Every year I think I’ll plant paperwhites in autumn to flower at Christmas, and every year I don’t get around to it. Just as I never get around to posting … Read more
Veronica Peerless
Columbia Road flower market
The last time I went to Columbia Road Flower Market, about 15 years ago, I knew nothing about plants and had a hangover. This time around I knew a bit … Read more
Back in time
In case you were thinking I took this pic a couple of months ago and am sneaking it in now, I can assure you that it was taken on the … Read more
The Providores
Now here’s an pair of unusual and low-maintenance pots. They’re outside The Providores, a restaurant on Marylebone High Street which is always packed, whatever the time of day. The executive … Read more
Shed heaven part 2
I’ve never noticed this shed before, even though it’s on the way to my allotment. I’m not sure what the roof terrace bit is for – is it a sunbathing … Read more
Faking it part 3
This isn’t a gratuitous cat pic, lovely though Cleo is – I wanted her to walk on the lawn but she wasn’t playing ball. As you know, I don’t like … Read more