Páraig’s likes garden books and plants for the kitchen window. He also likes feeding the doves and riding the bike, but not raking away fallen leaves too early.
During the week I put together what I think is a good piece about our beautiful world. Despite horrific world events at a political level I focus on the beauty. War is a tsunami that destroys life.
Reinforcing my firm belief that it’s a beautiful world, here’s my garden and my wider natural landscape garden to remind me of such beauty. Thanks to Jim at Garden Ruminations, for hosting Six on Saturday. Pop over to discover updates from participating writer-gardeners.
I was with my garden for a full afternoon on Thursday. Plenty to do, despite my resolve not to tidy up too much just yet. As OffTheEdgeGardening would say, shall we shake a leg?
1. Gorse
On a recent forest walk on Corrin Holy Hill near Fermoy to shake a leg and the holiday cobwebs, we came upon this in full flower. Our day was brightened.
2. Metrosideros
Photo is a bit wonky. I deserve no more than 4 out of 10 for effort.
Notes FROM the RHS: A genus of around 60 trees, shrubs and vines, most commonly grown for their showy, tufty predominantly red bottle brush-like flowers, which can also be orange, yellow or white.
So, this much I know… Mine is definitely one of sixty. Unfortunately, that still doesn’t narrow it down to specifics. No matter, it’s on the kitchen windowsill and it’s very dainty.
3. Skimmia rubella
Greenery and budding flower. What’s not to love? Featured regularly. I think it may appear again in the months ahead.
4. Sedum
Sedum (or rather the unpronounceable updated name that was Sedum) is finished. In recent years I would have cut this to tidy it up. Now it stays although it is decaying. I’m letting nature just be.
5. Feeding Time
I never fail to appreciate this view. There’s a lot going on. My garden chair is under the eave of the roof outside the back door and part of my morning ritual is to sit and watch.
6. Reading This
There’s a short paragraph for every day of the year within. I recommend it highly.
Summary
Pop over to Jim’s Site to discover more Six-on-Saturday updates. Until next time, I hope you get to enjoy some time in the garden.
Flooding
There’s widespread flooding in so many areas. I was lucky navigate my bike safely on mucky roads last Wednesday.
P.
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Is Skimmia rubella a tree? It has similar leaves to the frangipani trees in my garden!
Your morning ritual of “watching” the garden sounds like a wonderful way to begin each day. :)
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More like a small shrub. Some grow to maybe 2 metres. This rubella is smaller at about 80cm so it suits my small space.
Watching without giving in to the temptation to act. Just noticing. Yes, I feel the strong benefits. Too often I’m busy doing stuff.
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The temptation to act is strong when in the garden, I know!
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Looks like a fantastic Saturday to me! #4 will always be Sedum to me. Mine will stay untidy for a few more months.
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Sedum it was and Sedum it shall remain.
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Exciting possibilities for your Metrosideros.
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I’ll keep you all updated.
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I didn’t know the Metrosideros and after googling, it looks a lot like callistemon (same origin). As it’s not too cold in Ireland where you live, maybe it will work! Good luck
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Thanks, Fred. When you mention it will work, do you mean outdoors?
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yes…. maybe you’ll be lucky in your area? ( -5° minimum I read)
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https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/11097/metrosideros-excelsa/details
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That is an amazing view of your garden where you sit! Ooh..I drove past a Meterosiderous (New Zealand Christmas tree) on the road today in the Barossa Valley in full red Blossom, it was spectacular! Two weeks late for Christmas but spectacular nevertheless! That book looks like an excellent read! 😘💞🌸⚘
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I’m learning more about this NZ Christmas Tree as the day goes on. Bought it an an indoor bonzai but I might alter its circumstances. 🤔
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I will have to get out and see what is going on in my garden! I tend to watch it from the back window…..I love to watch the squirrels and the birds. One squirrel likes to sit in the tree and munch away. He watches me and I watch him. I like to see the chipmunks skittering around too. I have cut everything way, way, way back in my flower beds. The mahonia and hellebores are blooming now, I’ll have to photograph them! Cady
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Grey squittels here threaten survival of the reds. Apparently they steal from the hidden food bunkers.
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My sedums are also untouched and they stay like that until early March when the weather starts to get better and I get the urge to really tidy up the borders. May you continue to sit and watch – it’s a joyful pastime regardless of what time of day you do it!
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Early March sounds about right.
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I seem to remember gorse flowers smelling of coconut. I’m with you – it’ll always be Sedum!
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Strong coconut fragrance.
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What a gorgeous yellow to brighten the day!
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And the memory lingers! 💛
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That gorse is indeed an uplifting sight. Lovely colours in your winter garden too. 😃
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Yes and thank you. My Sacred Space.
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