Gardener and Photographer with a love of Roses and a magpie-eye for all things Horticultural
Another image of this beautiful little pasque flower, Pulsatilla vulgaris from the Pinwheel series. Rarely can I settle on just one image which captures by itself, what I like about a particular subject... and so rather than the previous 'profile' image, but showing off stigmas and stamens inside the silky-hairy bell shaped flowers, the finely…
Continue reading ➞ Pulsatilla Pinwheel Series II
Our common cowslip, Primula veris, is looking delicious at the moment, with nodding, fragrant, deep yellow flowers. I have a book which recommends pickling the flower-buds (in layers, with distilled vinegar and a little sugar) for use as a piquant chutney. Hmmn. Another little beauty is this scented viola, Columbine, which stands no more than…
Continue reading ➞ A little afternoon sunshine and three plants, small in stature but big on impact
The Teddington Gardener 