As summer reaches its end Hemp Agrimony, Eupatorium cannabinum, is coming towards the end of its flowering period. It is one of the glories of the summer, with frothy, pinkish flower clusters that appear from July to September and are … Continue reading →
A month ago I wrote about our wildflower meadow and at the time of writing it was predominantly white. A month later, the Wild Carrots are still in flower but the southern half of the meadow is now purple with … Continue reading →
It’s less than a week until Christmas, and it seems like a good idea – or at least a topical one – to write about Mistletoe, Viscum album. Mistletoe is associated with the Winter Solstice and midwinter celebrations, specifically, the … Continue reading →