David's Blog archive

A Haven for Birds

One of the great things about "The Haven" (my other garden) is the broad range of...

All Decked Out at The Haven

It has been quite a while since I posted an update from the Haven. Progress has been...

Spring Colour at The Haven

After a few months' absence from my other garden, it is good to be back, especially...

"Pondlife" at The Haven

One of the biggest tasks at The Haven last year was the breaking up, and disposal...

Snowdrops at the "Haven"

I, finally, managed, for the first time since late November, to revisit my other...

"Local Heroes" 2.2 Plants Associated with Masson

This is not a complete list, and can be added to, or altered. The bracketed notes...

"Local Heroes" 2.1 Francis Masson (1741-1805)

Francis Masson, born in Aberdeen, Scotland, became the first official plant collector...

"Local Heroes" 1.2 Plants Associated with Menzies

This is not a complete list, and can be added to, or altered. A Abutilon menziesii Araucaria...

"Local Heroes" 1.1 Archibald Menzies (1754-1842)

Weem Parish Church "March 15th. James Menzies and Ann Menzies in Easter Stix had...

"Local Heroes" - Introduction

I have never been content just to grow, and see, plants of all shapes and sizes....

My "International GOY Week"

Last week, I had a very hectic few days, but made special and memorable, by two fellow...

Captain's Blog (13) Halloween Skullduggery

"Fifteen Men on the dead man's chest. Yo ho ho, an' a bottle o' rum! Drink an' the...