The Carlina acaulis thistle has the most wonderful ground hugging spiky leaves hence the name Carline Thistle. It is about 30 cm tall when in flower. It has creamy white flower petals that look and feel like a dried flower. The … Continued
Today I’m going to let you into a little secret of how to get a bromeliad to flower again. In fact one of the main items you need is a plastic bag. Intrigued? Well read on! Guzmania, Aechmea and Vriesea bromeliads are … Continued
Last weekend I started to lead you all on a CS Lewis Narnian Trail. Part of that trail was through East Belfast and the Mountains of Mourne. It’s an area known as the ‘real-life Narnia’ as the scenic beauty inspired CS … Continued
Last weekend I found myself back in Ulster where I grew up and where CS Lewis spent part of his childhood. Throughout his school, university and most of his adult life he returned every year to Northern Ireland and shared … Continued
Gardening friends can be so kind and generous. One friend surprised me this week by giving me a little curiosity of a plant. It’s called Scoliopus bigelowii commonly known as Oregon Fetid Adder’s Tongue. Scoliopus bigelowii | Oregon Fetid Adder’s Tongue . Scoliopus … Continued