WILD FLOWER EXPERIMENT

Wild flower gardens are gifts that keep on giving! The anticipation of waiting for seeds to emerge, then those first to flower, and the daily changes as new flowers start and others fade. I can't WAIT to visit this area each day, which is lucky, as my new office sits amongst it. Can be quite distracting on my daily commute !!

Really, a wild flower 'patch' can be added to any sized garden - large paddock with paths mown through it, or a plot in the vege garden. Great at attracting bees to the garden. 

I have found it is much nicer to walk through and sit in AMONGST the plants, rather than just looking from the edges, so have added a rough path and a couple of chairs for summer. They are slowly disappearing amongst the foliage!

Here's a few snaps of what is happening through October, with the early flowerers.

MORNING LIGHT AFTER OVERNIGHT RAIN

 This light finds me racing outside in the early morning to capture the sunlight, the raindrop reflections, and general atmosphere of freshness and vibrancy. Here are some photos of my garden this month. Some plants have the added value of holding onto the raindrops for longer, which gives them extra points in my book!!  Muehlenbeckia astonii, Alchemilla mollis, and even the red tussock - Chionochloa rubra. 

Instagram

 If you are interested, I have (finally) started an Instagram profile, which I am posting on regularly. Short and snappy, and an outlet for my daily photos and inspiration!! Love to see you there :-)

Here's my handle: 

www.instagram.com > rachelcallaghanlandscapearch

You may need to type that in as I can't find a way to add link, sorry!! 

I will continue with this blog, as that has it's own value for showcasing various elements of my work. 

Pop on over to Instagram, and let me know you are there by leaving a comment!! Would love some interaction!! 

In the meantime - here's to a happy, warm and extended AUTUMN 2024 xo