Tag: Kildare

No, It’s Not a Geranium — and Other Important Matters

A Pelargonium may not technically be a Geranium, but sometimes it’s best not to get too caught up in the botanical details. This week’s Six on Saturday looks at the garden, while elsewhere there’s flooding, a return to exercise, seven skunks in Kildare, and a certain presidential visitor.

No waffle from me — straight to the point. It’s the first weekend of September and I’m with other gardeners joining Jim at Garden Ruminations for yet another Six-on-Saturday, a meme that brings our garden updates together in one central hub. Thanks very much, Jim. Blogs, Bluesky, Blogspot, Instagram or X: different platforms, same idea. A rare few can bilocate. It’s a very special talent.

Actually, just before I proceed, there’s something readers should know. I was very impressed by three of  N20Gardener’s plants last weekend, and I commented on the post, mentioning that I’d feature Alchemilla, sedum and Heuchera this week. So, here I am proceeding, finally, to make a start…

Alchemilla

Alchemilla

Raindrops on Alchemilla yesterday, sitting silently in splendid isolation. I notice that some creature has been nibbling the leaf. In any event, after the severe drought of July and August, it is wonderful to see these droplets. The plant and the critters would say the same if they could say the same.

Sedum ‘Geraldine’

Sedum

Given to me by my friend Geraldine a number of years ago. It’s just coming into flower, perhaps a bit earlier than expected. Bees and butterflies have been busy around it.

Heuchera

Heuchera

What a tangled mess! There are three Heuchera plants altogether. They are well beyond the deadline date for a thorough tidy up. A deep clean, so to speak.

Another Pansy

Pansy ‘Wexford’

Last week I included a pansy in the colours of my native County Waterford. Today, I’m showing the colours (near enough) of County Wexford, now home to our daughter and her family.

Autumn

Leuconthemum going over

I had a Leuconthemum last year. I did like it, but I took it out because I simply didn’t have room for it. Fortunately, my attempt to remove it completely was not completely successful! There’s a sliver of it growing, and it amounted to about six flower heads. Now, it’s finished for the season. Truthfully, I’m happy it’s still there.

Leuconthemum in July

This is it as it was at its best.

Geranium

Geranium

Strictly speaking, it’s a Pelargonium. But I’m not strict. Once I understand that it’s a Geranium my mind is at ease. Purists will insist I’m not a true believer. See if I care!

That’s my Six-on-Saturday for this week. Six-on-Saturday is a meme originally started by The Propagator. For more updates, from all around the world, head over to the blog of Six on Saturday host, Jim.

Housekeeping Update

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In Other News

  • Tragic flooding in Nepal
  • My six-week post-surgery recovery went as planned. Now, I’ll gently start back cycling, running and swimming.
  • Seven skunks have been captured in Kildare — and Donald Trump is coming to Ireland next week. Was this an Irish welcoming committee?
  • Storm Names for ’26-’27 announced and I wrote it up. Noteworthy early storms will include Dudley and Eunice. Here’s the article.
  • September 2020: I remember it well.

Until next time,

Slán, Pádraig.

The Magnificent Seven — Mission Impossible

Seven skunks captured in Kildare may be more than they seem. With Donald Trump due in Ireland, these unlikely visitors claim asylum, dodge questions and reveal a mysterious mission to Doonbeg. A playful political satire involving Snow White, Spotify and a rather pungent welcome.

Recently, seven skunks were captured in Kildare  — and Donald Trump is coming to Ireland next week. Was this an Irish welcoming committee?

When interviewed, they only gave their names: Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, Dopey.

Grumpy Skunk says there will be a terrible stink  when Orangeman arrives. Dopey is looking forward to some good company.

It seems the seven are illegal aliens. On behalf of the seven, Doc claimed regularisation of their immigration status. Sleepy slept through initial interviews and subsequent court appearance. Sneezy was detained at a police station in Carlow and kept in isolation.

Bashful seemed to let the cat out of the bag when he informed an undercover official that the seven are the security advance party. Their task was to make their way to Doonbeg and blend in.

Happy Skunk took the Fifth Amendment, all the while listening to “The Magnificent Seven” on Spotify.

Shorty afterwards an official spokesperson was unconcerned. “They’ve clearly not kissed the Blarney Stone yet,” he said. “Give them time. Once they have the gift of the gab, we’ll know everything.”

Report from The Journal