The earth is growing quiet
“The earth is growing quiet. It is making its bed, a winter bed for flowers and small creatures. The bed is white and silent, and much life can hide beneath … Read More
‘Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the number of apples in a seed.’
“Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the number of apples in a seed.” ( Robert H Schuller) In The Walled Garden nearly one … Read More
This morning, the sun endures past dawn.
“This morning, the sun endures past dawn. I realise that it is August: the summer’s last stand.” – Sara Baume Not so much a last stand but an ‘on growing’ … Read More
Glorious July
Glorious July, flowers bloom, fruit and vegetables ripen, the garden beckons! A giant hare statue, redolent of psychedelic art, stands on sentry duty. He is one of 40 exhibited throughout … Read More
June the gateway to summer when…
June the gateway to summer when… ‘The sun shines for you, birds sing for you, flowers bloom for you so don’t forget to smile for you!’ (Marjory Pay Hinkley) We … Read More
‘He who plants a garden plants happiness’
There is an old Chinese proverb ‘He who plants a garden plants happiness .’ May for Gordon Castle is the busiest month of the year. The gardeners are indeed planting … Read More