I’m sharing this picture of a lacy dock leaf for Becky’s October Squares, but what is the connection? Her topic this month is kind, or words containing kind, to remind us that the world needs more kindness. Continue reading “Lacy Dock Leaf”
Rare Breed Pigs, Nose To Toes
Posting a picture always involves looking at it anew, so now I’m confident that though this black pig seems to be asleep, she’s more alert than she appears. She’s got that Sunday feeling: she’s feigning sleep so as not to be bothered.
I have a lot of admiration for the ear that gives her away. It’s got a sci-fi character, it’s streamlined, and it looks perfectly designed for its primary function.
It is hard to place her expression. Continue reading “Rare Breed Pigs, Nose To Toes”
Four Kinds of Sweet Pea
The Art Of Bonsai
Bonsai trees provoke mixed responses, although well grown, they can be as beautiful as one of nature’s giants. This Trident maple (Acer buergerianum), grown in the twin trunk style, is around 120 years old. Its eggcup sized companion is some kind of fern. Techniques to keep plants so small include wiring them into shape, then pruning roots and branches while restricting them to very small containers.
It’s tempting to see them and feel torn. Is it unnatural? If so, is going against nature cruel? Continue reading “The Art Of Bonsai”
Susan Rushton 