Siris's Blog archive

Red in the morning, storm warning.

The reason for this blog is waiting for the rain to stop after torrential rain, thunder...

Passion Fruits

Passiflora caerulea, the blue Passion flower has beautiful flowers on a twinning...

Spitfires over Pagham Harbour 2015

Went to Pagham harbour, RSPB reserve to watch the 'Battle of Britain revival Fly...

Leaning Problem.

With the wet weather, after no appreciable rain during the summer, I have a leaning...

A bigger job than I intended!

A couple of weeks ago I divided the water plants in the top pond. The next job was...

Siris' New Toy

Got a new app today, so I thought I would have a play with it. Here is my collection...

Madeira in Bloom - Monte Palace Gardens

The last of my Madeira blogs. It was nice to look back on the photos, whilst writing...

Madeira in Bloom - Cacti and Succulents

In the Botanical Garden at Funchal The main house contained an herbarium. Seen from...

Madeira in Bloom - Jardim Botanico, Funchal

Quoted as 'A Floating Greenhouse' the island of Madeira has many outstanding gardens....

Madeira in bloom - Orchids

Just enjoy some of these wonderful blooms at Orquidario (an Orchid garden) Madeira. How...

In Search of the Perfect Iris

Firstly go to the perfect places. Cayeux, probably the biggest producers/hybridisers...

France, A week in the Loire Valley

Day 7, a visit to :- Like many Chateaux and Manor Houses they are virtually empty...