Skip to content

Behind the Sky

Secret gardens, Russia, found photographs and dahlias

Primary Navigation

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact

Social Navigation

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

Top Posts & Pages

  • Walking on Ice
    Walking on Ice
  • Derek Pringle, King of the Slips
    Derek Pringle, King of the Slips
  • The Last Bee of Summer
    The Last Bee of Summer
  • Where The River Bends
    Where The River Bends

Search

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 82 other followers

Category: allotment

Earth’s Slow Incline
allotment, Gardens, winter

Earth’s Slow Incline

I came across this beautiful poem last night. Almond Blossom, by Fiona Benson. This morning, love, I’m tired and grave;I … Continue reading Earth’s Slow Incline

Sleekit
allotment, Gardens, Nature

Sleekit

I’m truly sorry man’s dominion Has broken Nature’s social union An’ justifies that ill opinion Which makes thee startle At … Continue reading Sleekit

The Allotment
allotment, Gardens, Time

The Allotment

Help us to be the always hopeful Gardeners of the spirit Who know that without darkness Nothing comes to birth … Continue reading The Allotment

Shadbush
allotment

Shadbush

My Christmas present this year was a tree – an Amelanchier. Having never heard of it, some research was necessary. … Continue reading Shadbush

Long Shadows and Woodsmoke
allotment, Gardens

Long Shadows and Woodsmoke

A Sunday in mid November, and it is a day of glorious life affirming sunshine. Sadly, I am up a … Continue reading Long Shadows and Woodsmoke

Dahlia Diaries – the fifth, not to mention the story of Eric and the Giant Apricot
allotment, Gardens, Nature

Dahlia Diaries – the fifth, not to mention the story of Eric and the Giant Apricot

The heat continued – this was not just a “nice spell” but real sweltering heat over the Fen, pressing down … Continue reading Dahlia Diaries – the fifth, not to mention the story of Eric and the Giant Apricot

Dahlia Diaries – the fourth
allotment, Gardens, Nature

Dahlia Diaries – the fourth

It’s glorious down here this evening. The strong winds of the morning have died away and I am basking in … Continue reading Dahlia Diaries – the fourth

Peony
allotment, Gardens, Nature

Peony

It’s a gorgeous evening, warm with a delicious breeze washing over me, so I nip down to the allotment for … Continue reading Peony

Dahlia Diaries – the third
allotment, Gardens, Nature

Dahlia Diaries – the third

This springtime of extremes has swung again and it is chilly this evening. I’m on my allotment out on the … Continue reading Dahlia Diaries – the third

Dahlia Diaries – the second
allotment, Gardens, Nature

Dahlia Diaries – the second

I’m up early and the household is still asleep, so I nip out to the allotment. I owe somebody a … Continue reading Dahlia Diaries – the second

Posts navigation

Older posts
Blog at WordPress.com.
Behind the Sky
Blog at WordPress.com.
Cancel