Here is a beautiful curiosity. I haven’t seen one like this before, have you?
Curiosities
Morning Light
6:00 am. The view from the house this morning. Extraordinary quality to the light. The rain clouds have only just lifted a chink and the sun … read more
Cloud pruned hedges & topiary fun
Out and About in Sussex, England: musings on creative pruning Most of the hedging in my garden is in the formal, rectilinear style, but I … read more
An Enigmatic Apple
This apple tree is a bit of a curiosity. [Update: mystery solved – see end of post] The label from the nursery said “Discovery”. I … read more
Incidents & accidents
Many plants self-seed in the woodland garden – a sign that they feel sufficiently at home to start a family. They often pop up in surprising … read more
Heads up!
Whats this??? (Click to see…)
Conjoined Cucumbers
This double barrelled cucumber grew amongst dozens of normal ones in the greenhouse this year. I assume its a relatively common fruit deformation, like the double … read more
Gladdon the Heart
Extraordinary colouration, vivid markings and the complex orchid-like form of the Gladdon (Iris foetidissima) can stop you in your tracks when you come upon it like … read more