#selfsown — Public Fediverse posts

A border lining our patio.
Echinacea purpurea, Gaura, Verbena hastata, Verbena bonariensis, ornamental grasses and wildflowers, such as poppies, mullein and several other self-sown individuals, before the draught bleached lawn give this border a meadow or prairie-like appearance.

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A border lining our patio.
Echinacea purpurea, Gaura, Verbena hastata, Verbena bonariensis, ornamental grasses and wildflowers, such as poppies, mullein and several other self-sown individuals, before the draught bleached lawn give this border a meadow or prairie-like appearance.

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Do less and let the garden do the work for you!
https://www.wolfkettler.com/blog/let-the-garden-do-the-work-for-you

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Do less and let the garden do the work for you!
https://www.wolfkettler.com/blog/let-the-garden-do-the-work-for-you

#ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #summer #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WeedGardening #weeds #wildflowers #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability #SelfSown

In the midst of a Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Lilacina’ grows a self-sown Achillea, maybe Yarrow, hard to know and very difficult to spot. Their flowers are absolutely identical in colour. Even their flower heads are similar in shape. Is this a case of perfect colour harmony or plant intelligence using colour as camouflage?

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In the midst of a Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Lilacina’ grows a self-sown Achillea, maybe Yarrow, hard to know and very difficult to spot. Their flowers are absolutely identical in colour. Even their flower heads are similar in shape. Is this a case of perfect colour harmony or plant intelligence using colour as camouflage?

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I planted this border in the garden predominantly with ornamental grasses, interplanted with tall perennials - and, of course, wildflowers, a.k.a. weeds. Couldn’t begin to list all the individuals, who live in there.
In this photograph backlit by the setting evening sun.

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I planted this border in the garden predominantly with ornamental grasses, interplanted with tall perennials - and, of course, wildflowers, a.k.a. weeds. Couldn’t begin to list all the individuals, who live in there.
In this photograph backlit by the setting evening sun.

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Previously, a small part of the garden by the side of the house was only grass, a tree, a few shrubs and hedging to the side and back - and it was a bit unloved.
Since the transformation, the distinction between inside and outdoors has been blurred. Sitting in the living room you can now not be quite certain where you are. The garden seems to be intent on coming into the house.
I have written this as a blog post: https://www.wolfkettler.com/blog/this-morning-in-the-garden

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Previously, a small part of the garden by the side of the house was only grass, a tree, a few shrubs and hedging to the side and back - and it was a bit unloved.
Since the transformation, the distinction between inside and outdoors has been blurred. Sitting in the living room you can now not be quite certain where you are. The garden seems to be intent on coming into the house.
I have written this as a blog post: https://www.wolfkettler.com/blog/this-morning-in-the-garden

#ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #summer #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WeedGardening #weeds #wildflowers #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability #SelfSown

I love the garden at any time of the day. Without a doubt, though, the light is best early mornings and, as in this photograph, late afternoons.
As everywhere in the garden, the borders contain deliberately placed plants but welcome with open arms the many self-sown wildflowers.

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I love the garden at any time of the day. Without a doubt, though, the light is best early mornings and, as in this photograph, late afternoons.
As everywhere in the garden, the borders contain deliberately placed plants but welcome with open arms the many self-sown wildflowers.

#ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #summer #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WeedGardening #weeds #wildflowers #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability #SelfSown #EveningSun

I have been busy in the garden and I have revamped my website. Also decided that I would *try* to keep the ‘journal’, a.k.a. blog, a little more up-to-date.
Since I am clearly utterly incapable of sustaining a regular presence on social media, I would like to share the first new blog post with you: https://www.wolfkettler.com/blog/wild-unruly-and-beautiful

#ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #summer #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WeedGardening #weeds #wildflowers #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability #SelfSown

I have been busy in the garden and I have revamped my website. Also decided that I would *try* to keep the ‘journal’, a.k.a. blog, a little more up-to-date.
Since I am clearly utterly incapable of sustaining a regular presence on social media, I would like to share the first new blog post with you: https://www.wolfkettler.com/blog/wild-unruly-and-beautiful

#ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #summer #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WeedGardening #weeds #wildflowers #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability #SelfSown

Just in case anyone’s interested:
My book “An Imperfect Garden” is currently 25% OFF until 11 December.
Use voucher code GIVINGTUES25
https://www.blurb.co.uk/b/11799146-an-imperfect-garden

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Just in case anyone’s interested:
My book “An Imperfect Garden” is currently 25% OFF until 11 December.
Use voucher code GIVINGTUES25
https://www.blurb.co.uk/b/11799146-an-imperfect-garden

#books #GardeningBooks #WabiSabi #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WeedGardening #weeds #wildflowers #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability #SelfSown

Seedheads on the self-sown teasels by the pond.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

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Seedheads on the self-sown teasels by the pond.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

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Oh, I have been lazy again with my social media …
This border is planted with ornamental grasses, biennials and perennials - and also home to self sown biennials (Evening primrose, Teasels behind in the grass meadow) and annuals (Poppies, Corncockle). The grasses glow in the summer morning light.

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Oh, I have been lazy again with my social media …
This border is planted with ornamental grasses, biennials and perennials - and also home to self sown biennials (Evening primrose, Teasels behind in the grass meadow) and annuals (Poppies, Corncockle). The grasses glow in the summer morning light.

#ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #HealthyLifestyle #HealthyLiving #summer #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WeedGardening #weeds #wildflowers #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability #SelfSown

The bottom of the garden. Confusingly, the garden slopes *up* towards the bottom.
Bottom left the pond. The brick construction on the right is what we call the folly. Bees, other insects, birds and pond dwelling individuals love it. So do I.
Planted to feel and look natural, wild, full and overflowing. Weeds a.k.a. wildflowers are welcome.

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The bottom of the garden. Confusingly, the garden slopes *up* towards the bottom.
Bottom left the pond. The brick construction on the right is what we call the folly. Bees, other insects, birds and pond dwelling individuals love it. So do I.
Planted to feel and look natural, wild, full and overflowing. Weeds a.k.a. wildflowers are welcome.

#ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #romantic #RomanticGarden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #HealthyLifestyle #HealthyLiving #summer #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WeedGardening #weeds #wildflowers #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability #SelfSown

Colourburst on a grey, drizzly day in this corner of a border:
Blue flowering lavender and the last blue delphiniums, golden grasses, white Cenolophium denudatum, red and yellow Gaillardia aristata, yellow Rudbeckia hirta, yellow self sown evening primrose, purple seedheads on a self sown Lunaria annua (honesty), purple stems on the Selinum wallichianum, a few of the last Marguerites, green foliage.

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Colourburst on a grey, drizzly day in this corner of a border:
Blue flowering lavender and the last blue delphiniums, golden grasses, white Cenolophium denudatum, red and yellow Gaillardia aristata, yellow Rudbeckia hirta, yellow self sown evening primrose, purple seedheads on a self sown Lunaria annua (honesty), purple stems on the Selinum wallichianum, a few of the last Marguerites, green foliage.

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This border is what I see when I look out of the living room patio doors.
Essentially, this is a grasses border interplanted with perennials - plus self sown annuals and biennials.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

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This border is what I see when I look out of the living room patio doors.
Essentially, this is a grasses border interplanted with perennials - plus self sown annuals and biennials.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

#ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #summer #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WeedGardening #weeds #wildflowers #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability #SelfSown

As I said before, happiness is an overflowing garden. Here, the paved path from the patio to the pond is becoming almost impassable. As I walk, the plants grab me and touch my skin. Beautiful!
Again - Good: Walk barefoot.
Better: Barefoot + bare arms and legs.
Best: Shed your clothes altogether if your garden is sufficiently private.
Heightens your senses, brightens the dullest day and banishes gloomy thoughts.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

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As I said before, happiness is an overflowing garden. Here, the paved path from the patio to the pond is becoming almost impassable. As I walk, the plants grab me and touch my skin. Beautiful!
Again - Good: Walk barefoot.
Better: Barefoot + bare arms and legs.
Best: Shed your clothes altogether if your garden is sufficiently private.
Heightens your senses, brightens the dullest day and banishes gloomy thoughts.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

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Happiness is an overflowing garden. At this time of the year, I cannot walk through the garden without the plants grabbing me and touching my skin. The garden is overflowing, difficult to navigate, easy to lose yourself in and hide from everyone else. Beautiful!
Good: Walk barefoot.
Better: Barefoot + bare arms and legs.
Best: Shed your clothes altogether if your garden is sufficiently private.
Heightens your senses, brightens the dullest day and banishes gloomy thoughts.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

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Happiness is an overflowing garden. At this time of the year, I cannot walk through the garden without the plants grabbing me and touching my skin. The garden is overflowing, difficult to navigate, easy to lose yourself in and hide from everyone else. Beautiful!
Good: Walk barefoot.
Better: Barefoot + bare arms and legs.
Best: Shed your clothes altogether if your garden is sufficiently private.
Heightens your senses, brightens the dullest day and banishes gloomy thoughts.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

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Exciting: Discovered a new wildflower in the garden, which I think we never had before. It appears to be a Pyramidal orchid, Anacamptis pyramidalis.
Another individual, who arrived on the wind and decided to stay.
Apparently native and widespread in England and Wales. A favourite with butterflies and moths.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

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Exciting: Discovered a new wildflower in the garden, which I think we never had before. It appears to be a Pyramidal orchid, Anacamptis pyramidalis.
Another individual, who arrived on the wind and decided to stay.
Apparently native and widespread in England and Wales. A favourite with butterflies and moths.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

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About time I posted something new: A perfect illusion of summer bliss.
The border in the foreground is problematic: What I plant does not do particularly well and what I think should not be there is thriving. Just as well that I have learned not to argue with nature: It is beautiful, it’s natural and I could not have planned (and planted) it better.

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About time I posted something new: A perfect illusion of summer bliss.
The border in the foreground is problematic: What I plant does not do particularly well and what I think should not be there is thriving. Just as well that I have learned not to argue with nature: It is beautiful, it’s natural and I could not have planned (and planted) it better.

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Erigeron, all self-sown from other plants in the garden, which I have grown from seed, in the folly. It seems happiest growing out of cracks, where conditions seem highly unsuitable.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

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Erigeron, all self-sown from other plants in the garden, which I have grown from seed, in the folly. It seems happiest growing out of cracks, where conditions seem highly unsuitable.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

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Part of the garden by the side of the house. Used to be a bare, utilitarian strip with only the tree, shrubs and hedging. I then transformed it into something more appealing over the course of three or four years. Wildflower mounds towards the back.
In the centre of the photograph, the bigger of our two Angelica archangelica (Garden angelica).
They are biennials but, curiously, in their third (!) year.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

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Part of the garden by the side of the house. Used to be a bare, utilitarian strip with only the tree, shrubs and hedging. I then transformed it into something more appealing over the course of three or four years. Wildflower mounds towards the back.
In the centre of the photograph, the bigger of our two Angelica archangelica (Garden angelica).
They are biennials but, curiously, in their third (!) year.
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Bluebells and dandelions in the grass meadow under an ornamental cherry tree.
The perceived weeds, self-sown dandelions and daisies, are loved by the #insects and an important part of my understanding of gardening, which is to invite #nature into the #garden.

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Bluebells and dandelions in the grass meadow under an ornamental cherry tree.
The perceived weeds, self-sown dandelions and daisies, are loved by the #insects and an important part of my understanding of gardening, which is to invite #nature into the #garden.

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I love this entirely wild patch at the front of the garden. Everything, apart from the shrubs, is self-sown (or was already here when we bought the house). I do not do anything apart from cutting it down once a year in late autumn. At the moment, the #bluebells are flowering.
Unlike the rest of the garden it is visible from the road. I am certain that some uninspired people think it is an uncared-for weed patch.
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I love this entirely wild patch at the front of the garden. Everything, apart from the shrubs, is self-sown (or was already here when we bought the house). I do not do anything apart from cutting it down once a year in late autumn. At the moment, the #bluebells are flowering.
Unlike the rest of the garden it is visible from the road. I am certain that some uninspired people think it is an uncared-for weed patch.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

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Comfrey in the stumpery. Sourced from a drift of self-sown comfrey elsewhere in the garden.
The bees love it but they were camera shy. I overheard them talking: “Oh. it’s him again with this thing that goes click. Looks like a giant eye. Very suspicious. Better wait and come back when he’s gone”, they said.

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Comfrey in the stumpery. Sourced from a drift of self-sown comfrey elsewhere in the garden.
The bees love it but they were camera shy. I overheard them talking: “Oh. it’s him again with this thing that goes click. Looks like a giant eye. Very suspicious. Better wait and come back when he’s gone”, they said.

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A self-sown #Prunus in the privet hedge at the front has been #flowering for several days. It is full of bees and other early insects.

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A self-sown #Prunus in the privet hedge at the front has been #flowering for several days. It is full of bees and other early insects.

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“Such are the joys”
... of a natural garden, in which not every #weed is mercilessly persecuted and killed. #SelfSown. Perhaps barley, rye or wheat.
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“Such are the joys”
... of a natural garden, in which not every #weed is mercilessly persecuted and killed. #SelfSown. Perhaps barley, rye or wheat.
Upright. Click to see all.

#selfSeeded #artistsgarden #imperfectgarden #garden #gardener #gardenphotography #artist #wolfkettler #photography #gardenwiltshire #wiltshiregarden #wiltshire #BlackAndWhite #bnw #monochrome #biodiversity #natural #naturalGarden #weedgardening #weeds #wildflowers #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #pollinatorFriendly

#SelfSown in a border, where it chose to be, I think this very attractive plant is a #Daucus carota, Wild #carrot.
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#SelfSown in a border, where it chose to be, I think this very attractive plant is a #Daucus carota, Wild #carrot.
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A #SelfSown #teasel and a #Verbena bonariensis are competing for height, both well over 2 metres tall.
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A #SelfSown #teasel and a #Verbena bonariensis are competing for height, both well over 2 metres tall.
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Giant #dock in the #garden. I love #SelfSown plants that come up, where they have chosen to be.
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Giant #dock in the #garden. I love #SelfSown plants that come up, where they have chosen to be.
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#artistsgarden #imperfectgarden #gardening #gardenphotography #artist #wolfkettler #permaculture #photography #gardenwiltshire #wiltshiregarden #wiltshire #sustainable #summer #biodiversity #natural #naturalGarden #weedgardening #weeds #wildflowers #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #pollinatorFriendly #SelfSeeded

I love the colour combination in this border! Deliberately placed and several #SelfSown plants.
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I love the colour combination in this border! Deliberately placed and several #SelfSown plants.
See alt txt for more.
Upright. Click to see all.

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Our field (or is it a forest?) of flowering #Knautia macedonica in the evening sun, quite a few of them self-sown from the original #plants.

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Our field (or is it a forest?) of flowering #Knautia macedonica in the evening sun, quite a few of them self-sown from the original #plants.

#KnautiaMacedonica #EveningSun #SelfSown #SelfSeeded #artistsgarden #imperfectgarden #garden #gardener #gardening #gardenphotography #artist #wolfkettler #photography #gardenwiltshire #wiltshiregarden #wiltshire #summer #biodiversity #natural #naturalGarden #weedgardening #weeds #wildflowers #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #pollinatorFriendly

A white self-sown #Digitalis flowers unassumingly in the #stumpery.
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A white self-sown #Digitalis flowers unassumingly in the #stumpery.
Upright. Click to see all.

#SelfSown #SelfSeeded #artistsgarden #imperfectgarden #garden #gardener #gardening #gardenphotography #artist #wolfkettler #photography #gardenwiltshire #wiltshiregarden #wiltshire #sustainable #summer #biodiversity #natural #naturalGarden #weedgardening #weeds #wildflowers #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #pollinatorFriendly