Musings with Spindle: Discrimination
One of my personal autumnal delights here in the mountains is the bold revelation of Spindle, Euonymus europaeus that happens overnight and that literally takes my breath away. Hidden in plain sight, Spindle spends most of the year quietly blending into the background, overshadowed by more celebrated neighbours like hawthorn, wild rose, dogwood, and sloe. Her life […]
Musings with Hawthorn: Rhythmicity
When I hike with my hounds in late Spring, the air is filled with the sweet, slightly fetid scent of hawthorn blossom, also known as “May”. Masses of creamy white flowers with light pink stamens froth from the hedgerows, their simple beauty both delicate and celebratory. Later in the year, those same hedges are hung […]