Glynis Paxton
@glynispax.bsky.social
Local bluebells . Few random observations, books, art, gardening, food. Surrey
At RHS Harlow Car, N Yorkshire, today. Magnificent bank of Mahonias and sculptural tree ferns, hearts wrapped against the cold
December 26, 2024 at 3:17 PM
At RHS Harlow Car, N Yorkshire, today. Magnificent bank of Mahonias and sculptural tree ferns, hearts wrapped against the cold
Our village BT phone box is regularly decorated by creative villagers. This Christmas note the Wm Morris wallpaper, glass of sherry and tabby cats. In aid of The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Surrey
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
December 24, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Our village BT phone box is regularly decorated by creative villagers. This Christmas note the Wm Morris wallpaper, glass of sherry and tabby cats. In aid of The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Surrey
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Surrey gold yesterday
November 17, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Surrey gold yesterday
Had to hunt for this and then disappointed- not as early as I thought. Still getting to the 1 million was exciting
September 17, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Had to hunt for this and then disappointed- not as early as I thought. Still getting to the 1 million was exciting
Thanks to @john-self.bsky.social
for reminding me of these by his article an important part of my 70s reading, and providing my husband with an idea for my present
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
for reminding me of these by his article an important part of my 70s reading, and providing my husband with an idea for my present
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
December 26, 2023 at 2:02 PM
Thanks to @john-self.bsky.social
for reminding me of these by his article an important part of my 70s reading, and providing my husband with an idea for my present
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
for reminding me of these by his article an important part of my 70s reading, and providing my husband with an idea for my present
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
Would like to identify these, growing profusely on a hill side near Córdoba in southern Spain. About 10cms, bowed over as it was windy. Probably a bulb, reminds me of ipheion but flowering early November. White with yellow heart, grass like foliage .🌱
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 8, 2023 at 8:03 AM
Would like to identify these, growing profusely on a hill side near Córdoba in southern Spain. About 10cms, bowed over as it was windy. Probably a bulb, reminds me of ipheion but flowering early November. White with yellow heart, grass like foliage .🌱
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
A selection from Andalusia, Ecija, Cordoba, Medina Alcazar, Almodovar del Rio
November 4, 2023 at 5:08 PM
A selection from Andalusia, Ecija, Cordoba, Medina Alcazar, Almodovar del Rio
In the Mezquita in Cordoba today, there’s a lot to be said for symmetry and repetition
November 3, 2023 at 5:50 PM
In the Mezquita in Cordoba today, there’s a lot to be said for symmetry and repetition
Just started this, my first by her. So far perceptive and engaging and wearing it’s Henry James antecedents lightly
October 21, 2023 at 9:13 AM
Just started this, my first by her. So far perceptive and engaging and wearing it’s Henry James antecedents lightly
Currently reading Dodie Smith’s I Capture the Castle, 1949, but set in 1931-32. A long time favourite so delighted that it’s been chosen for November in my book club. Food and clothes feature 💙📚
October 12, 2023 at 1:37 PM
Currently reading Dodie Smith’s I Capture the Castle, 1949, but set in 1931-32. A long time favourite so delighted that it’s been chosen for November in my book club. Food and clothes feature 💙📚
Foliage Garden at RHS Wisley, Surrey, UK, looking excellent with autumn colours appearing. No need for flowers! Sculpted toucans and macaws enjoy the splashing from the fountain
October 10, 2023 at 11:12 AM
Foliage Garden at RHS Wisley, Surrey, UK, looking excellent with autumn colours appearing. No need for flowers! Sculpted toucans and macaws enjoy the splashing from the fountain
Saw this new hardy geranium at RHS Wisley garden on Friday. Still full of eye catching flowers and a nice compact shape. Being much admired including by me 🌱
October 8, 2023 at 5:50 AM
Saw this new hardy geranium at RHS Wisley garden on Friday. Still full of eye catching flowers and a nice compact shape. Being much admired including by me 🌱
Autumn suggests topiary somehow so here is Levens Hall in Cumbria the world’s oldest topiary garden. House is Elizabethan with links to the Duke of Wellington 🌱
October 5, 2023 at 9:57 AM
Autumn suggests topiary somehow so here is Levens Hall in Cumbria the world’s oldest topiary garden. House is Elizabethan with links to the Duke of Wellington 🌱
Once more with ALT text
Currently reading. His first, the third I’ve read and interesting to see who it unsurprisingly foreshadows later works esp Reservoir 13
Currently reading. His first, the third I’ve read and interesting to see who it unsurprisingly foreshadows later works esp Reservoir 13
October 3, 2023 at 1:39 PM
Once more with ALT text
Currently reading. His first, the third I’ve read and interesting to see who it unsurprisingly foreshadows later works esp Reservoir 13
Currently reading. His first, the third I’ve read and interesting to see who it unsurprisingly foreshadows later works esp Reservoir 13
Currently reading. His first, the third I’ve read. Interesting to see how it unsurprisingly foreshadows the later work esp Reservoir 13
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October 3, 2023 at 1:34 PM
Currently reading. His first, the third I’ve read. Interesting to see how it unsurprisingly foreshadows the later work esp Reservoir 13
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More detail in this pic Meryl
October 2, 2023 at 1:02 PM
More detail in this pic Meryl
October. A Piet Ouldolf planting at Hauser and Writh on the Isle de Rey in Menorca. His signature grasses and prairie planting 🌱
October 2, 2023 at 10:35 AM
October. A Piet Ouldolf planting at Hauser and Writh on the Isle de Rey in Menorca. His signature grasses and prairie planting 🌱
In the Alicante province of Spain many towns have a Palmeral or palm grove. This one in Elche was laid out around the 10th century AD when the city was built. And when much of the Iberian peninsula was Arab. The original elaborate irrigation systems are still used. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. 🌱
September 30, 2023 at 12:38 PM
In the Alicante province of Spain many towns have a Palmeral or palm grove. This one in Elche was laid out around the 10th century AD when the city was built. And when much of the Iberian peninsula was Arab. The original elaborate irrigation systems are still used. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. 🌱
Autumn cliche but a wall of Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is glorious even though it’s a bit of a thug. Also on that wall - winter- flowering clematis cirrhosa and Lasurstern for the spring 🌱
September 29, 2023 at 10:20 AM
Autumn cliche but a wall of Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is glorious even though it’s a bit of a thug. Also on that wall - winter- flowering clematis cirrhosa and Lasurstern for the spring 🌱
Pic taken from above to show the nice new growth on this Hylotelephium (formerly sedum) Little Dove. Bought from the Hardy Plant Society as one their Plants to Conserve. Growing it on a bit before planting out. 🌱
September 28, 2023 at 4:19 PM
Pic taken from above to show the nice new growth on this Hylotelephium (formerly sedum) Little Dove. Bought from the Hardy Plant Society as one their Plants to Conserve. Growing it on a bit before planting out. 🌱
Nice surprise. Very late, for UK, autumn flush of flowers and new leaves on an old wisteria sinensis. Main flowers are in spring with some extras in July. 🌱
September 26, 2023 at 3:07 PM
Nice surprise. Very late, for UK, autumn flush of flowers and new leaves on an old wisteria sinensis. Main flowers are in spring with some extras in July. 🌱
This year hardly any winged insects have used our “bee hotel”. Very popular in early years. Still sited in the same place - chest height, quiet sunny spot. Fewer birds about too
September 25, 2023 at 5:45 PM
This year hardly any winged insects have used our “bee hotel”. Very popular in early years. Still sited in the same place - chest height, quiet sunny spot. Fewer birds about too
Portrait of a artist as gardener. Detail from the mural by Rex Whistler in the dining room at Plas Newydd on Anglesey Wales. He was killed in WW2 before he could finish all the details. His masterpiece
September 23, 2023 at 6:09 PM
Portrait of a artist as gardener. Detail from the mural by Rex Whistler in the dining room at Plas Newydd on Anglesey Wales. He was killed in WW2 before he could finish all the details. His masterpiece
Surrey’s not just suburban. Lots of rare heathland edged with pine. Perfect for an autumn walk
September 22, 2023 at 7:38 PM
Surrey’s not just suburban. Lots of rare heathland edged with pine. Perfect for an autumn walk
Crosby Beach In October. Home of Another Place by Anthony Gormley, 100 cast iron figures. Installed in 2005 some had fallen over or been moved by currents Recent restoration has picked them up, re-fixed and accurately mapped them
September 21, 2023 at 3:05 PM
Crosby Beach In October. Home of Another Place by Anthony Gormley, 100 cast iron figures. Installed in 2005 some had fallen over or been moved by currents Recent restoration has picked them up, re-fixed and accurately mapped them