Showing posts with label Cornwall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cornwall. Show all posts

Tuesday, 7 June 2011

Cornish Garden ~ June ~ Flowers and Bees

There are a lot of 'self-set' plants in our garden. I suppose technically they should be called weeds. To be honest some of them are so pretty it would be a shame to pull them up. Especially when the seed pods are just as interesting to look at as the blooms.




We live in a valley which leads to the sea. The garden can be exposed to high winds and salty air so many plants can't cope unless they are in a sheltered nook. 









































Sometimes it's better to let nature take it's course, these plants can take whatever conditions are thrown at them. The local bees seem to appreciate them too.



Thursday, 26 May 2011

Bunting, Hoops and Bows ~ The Padstow Maypole ~ May Day & Obby Oss Celebrations


If you ever visit Padstow on May Day to watch the Blue Oss and Red Oss being teased through the town, make sure that you take a good look at their Maypole. It is a facinating mix of red and white bunting, hoops, bows and curled multi-coloured ribbons. It's a really captivating sight.