In October many wild flowers have faded or gone to seed, but Bristly Oxtongue, Helminthotheca echioides (formerly Picris echioides) is usually flowering and I have become rather fond of it, after encountering it on autumn holidays and walks. Bristly Oxtongue … Continue reading →
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the Giant Puffball, Calvatia gigantea. It is one of several species of puffball that are good to eat, though all of them are smaller than the Giant Puffball. But there is a … Continue reading →
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Mexican Fleabane, Erigeron karvinskianus, which is a lovely plant for the edges of borders and raised beds in a sunny position. Another plant that I can thoroughly recommend for this situation is … Continue reading →