Mexican Fleabane

Unique, charming, and versatile If you’re looking for a plant that’s not only beautiful but also easy to care for, look no further than Erigeron karvinskianus. This charming little plant, also known as Mexican fleabane or Santa Barbara daisy, is a versatile addition to any garden. Erigeron karvinskianus is a low-growing, spreading perennial that isContinue reading “Mexican Fleabane”

To Cut, or not cut.

When I was studying horticulture way back in the twilight years of the last century, the autumn cut back was the the start of putting the garden to bed for the winter. A habit that had been carried out by gardeners since the Victorian era. These days such practices are still carried out, however, theContinue reading “To Cut, or not cut.”

Emergence into a misty evening

The soft mist is relentless, fine droplets rapidly dancing against my face. My initial reaction is to quicken pace, my mission is to retrieve something from my van, the destination a whole 50m away. Just as pull the zip up to its full collar limit, and I grimace in annoyance at the wet world, gentleContinue reading “Emergence into a misty evening”