Musings with Echinops: Integrity
Here in Provence in the late summer, when the land becomes increasingly parched and dusty, I welcome seeing the extraordinary blue globes of the most handsome Echinops. There are two main species of this globe thistle growing wild in the mountains where I live: Echinops ritro and Echinops sphaerocephalus. I smile when I see them […]
Musings with Hepatica: Revival
Today I went into the forest to walk amongst the wild Primroses and to visit with their close woodland companions – the blue swathes of Hepatica triloba, also known as Liver Leaf or, less commonly, Trinity Herb. In the woodland clearings and margins of early spring, Hepatica suddenly appears, its blooms arriving before new leaf […]
Musings with Narcissus: Community
Here is a story that shares a little about the experiences of a wild afro-gallo-provencal who lives in the mountains of Provence and an encounter with a plant that changed her life. When I moved to Provence in 1999, you might imagine that my mind, heart and eyes may have been filled with rose-tinted expectations […]
Musings with Heartsease: Lovingkindness
Most of you know that I usually post photos that are macro or close ups of plants because I love to marvel at their intimate intricacies and their stunning symmetries. But today, here is a surprise ! – a photo taken from more of a distance! Heartsease.This brave little Heartsease happens to be growing out […]