#wolfkettler — 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.

#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 #meadow #prairie

Feeling flattered that Wiltshire Wildlife have asked me to be on the judging panel for their annual photography competition.
Can’t wait to see all those beautiful and no doubt stunning images.

https://www.wiltshirewildlife.org/wildlife-photography-prize

#Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #Wiltshire #WiltshireWildlife #competition #PhotographyCompetition #PhotoCompetition #WildlifePhotography

Feeling flattered that Wiltshire Wildlife have asked me to be on the judging panel for their annual photography competition.
Can’t wait to see all those beautiful and no doubt stunning images.

https://www.wiltshirewildlife.org/wildlife-photography-prize

#Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #Wiltshire #WiltshireWildlife #competition #PhotographyCompetition #PhotoCompetition #WildlifePhotography

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

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?

#hydrangea #achillea #yarrow #ColourHarmony #PlantIntelligence #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?

#hydrangea #achillea #yarrow #ColourHarmony #PlantIntelligence #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 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.

#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 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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The blue flowering Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' are doing particularly well this year, their flowers have already lasted a long time. I love the combination of the Salvia with the fluffy Stipa tenuissima ‘Ponytail'.

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The blue flowering Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' are doing particularly well this year, their flowers have already lasted a long time. I love the combination of the Salvia with the fluffy Stipa tenuissima ‘Ponytail'.

#salvia #ostfriesland #stipa #ponytail #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #summer #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

Happy Solstice everyone!
In keeping with tradition, I harvested garlic this morning, on the longest day of the year. Not for tradition's sake but because I could see that it was ready to be harvested.

#ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #permaculture #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #GrowYourOwn #NoDig #VegetableGrowing #vegetables #vegetarian #organic #HealthyEating #HealthyFood #PlantBased #sustainable #vegan #HealthyLifestyle #HealthyLiving #harvest #summer #solstice #SummerSolstice #PlanetFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

Happy Solstice everyone!
In keeping with tradition, I harvested garlic this morning, on the longest day of the year. Not for tradition's sake but because I could see that it was ready to be harvested.

#ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #permaculture #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #GrowYourOwn #NoDig #VegetableGrowing #vegetables #vegetarian #organic #HealthyEating #HealthyFood #PlantBased #sustainable #vegan #HealthyLifestyle #HealthyLiving #harvest #summer #solstice #SummerSolstice #PlanetFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

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

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.

#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 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

We also have rabbits again. So far, relatively well behaved, sticking to the grass for culinary needs. Apart, that is, from one of the daylilies, which looks rather sorry for itself. And the primrose, which one of them ‘deadheaded’ whilst I was watching.

#rabbits #wildlife #GardenWildlife #WildlifePhotography #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly

We also have rabbits again. So far, relatively well behaved, sticking to the grass for culinary needs. Apart, that is, from one of the daylilies, which looks rather sorry for itself. And the primrose, which one of them ‘deadheaded’ whilst I was watching.

#rabbits #wildlife #GardenWildlife #WildlifePhotography #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly

First sighting of a pair of ducks this year.
I had seen the male and the female earlier but today is the first time that I saw them together. I approached carefully to say 'hello' and supply a little more breakfast, expecting them to be shy initially. They weren't - both were supremely relaxed with me and confident.
They are also used to me pointing the camera at them.
We know each other well from previous years.

#ducks #mallard #MallardDucks #wildlife #GardenWildlife #WildlifePhotography #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #spring #natural #NaturalGarden

First sighting of a pair of ducks this year.
I had seen the male and the female earlier but today is the first time that I saw them together. I approached carefully to say 'hello' and supply a little more breakfast, expecting them to be shy initially. They weren't - both were supremely relaxed with me and confident.
They are also used to me pointing the camera at them.
We know each other well from previous years.

#ducks #mallard #MallardDucks #wildlife #GardenWildlife #WildlifePhotography #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #spring #natural #NaturalGarden

Since the beginning of the year, we had only six days without rain.
This afternoon, beautiful sunshine and mild. Suddenly, spring has decided to arrive.
It won't be long now before the big spring tidy in the garden.
‣ Upright. Click to see properly.

#crocus #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #spring #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

Since the beginning of the year, we had only six days without rain.
This afternoon, beautiful sunshine and mild. Suddenly, spring has decided to arrive.
It won't be long now before the big spring tidy in the garden.
‣ Upright. Click to see properly.

#crocus #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #spring #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

Baked λαγάνα - Lagana, a Greek flatbread traditionally baked just once a year on this day, Clean Monday (καθαρí Δευτέρα, katharí deftéra), the first day of Greek orthodox lent.

#wolfkettler #Photography #bread #lagana #Greek #Greece #traditional #lent #baking #BreadBaking #RusticBread #BreadCulture #GreekBread #HomemadeBread #HomeBaking #MediterraneanDiet #food

Baked λαγάνα - Lagana, a Greek flatbread traditionally baked just once a year on this day, Clean Monday (καθαρí Δευτέρα, katharí deftéra), the first day of Greek orthodox lent.

#wolfkettler #Photography #bread #lagana #Greek #Greece #traditional #lent #baking #BreadBaking #RusticBread #BreadCulture #GreekBread #HomemadeBread #HomeBaking #MediterraneanDiet #food

Catkins on a Salix gracilistyla Mount Aso. The catkins are produced in spring before the leaves.
I moved this shrub a couple of years ago from an area, where it was not doing well. It is meant to grow up to three metres tall but is still tiny, probably on account of its hard start in life.
‣ Upright. Click to see properly.

#catkins #salix #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #winter #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

Catkins on a Salix gracilistyla Mount Aso. The catkins are produced in spring before the leaves.
I moved this shrub a couple of years ago from an area, where it was not doing well. It is meant to grow up to three metres tall but is still tiny, probably on account of its hard start in life.
‣ Upright. Click to see properly.

#catkins #salix #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #winter #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

Biscotti Morbidi Ricotta e Limone - Italian Lemon and Ricotta Biscuits
Made these for the first time, after a recipe by Elena Paravantes (olivetomato.com).
'Morbidi' has nothing to do with morbid. It comes from 'morbido', meaning soft, smooth, fluffy, mellow.

#biscotti #biscuits #cookies #Italian #ItalianFood #ItalianCooking #ItalianBaking #mediterranean #food #baking #morbido #wolfkettler #HomeBaking

Biscotti Morbidi Ricotta e Limone - Italian Lemon and Ricotta Biscuits
Made these for the first time, after a recipe by Elena Paravantes (olivetomato.com).
'Morbidi' has nothing to do with morbid. It comes from 'morbido', meaning soft, smooth, fluffy, mellow.

#biscotti #biscuits #cookies #Italian #ItalianFood #ItalianCooking #ItalianBaking #mediterranean #food #baking #morbido #wolfkettler #HomeBaking

Started my sowing at the weekend. It's odd. Every year I am determined not to grow anything other than the essentials - vegetables and a few annuals. And every year I end up with a planting list as long as my arm. Does this sound familiar???

#sowing #SeedTray #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #wolfkettler #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #GrowYourOwn #VegetableGrowing #vegetables #sustainable #winter #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #PlanetFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

Started my sowing at the weekend. It's odd. Every year I am determined not to grow anything other than the essentials - vegetables and a few annuals. And every year I end up with a planting list as long as my arm. Does this sound familiar???

#sowing #SeedTray #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #wolfkettler #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #GrowYourOwn #VegetableGrowing #vegetables #sustainable #winter #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #PlanetFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

A taste of spring in late winter. Everywhere in the garden the Crocus buds are up, ready to burst into flower. Early pollinators love them.

#crocus #spring #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #winter #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

A taste of spring in late winter. Everywhere in the garden the Crocus buds are up, ready to burst into flower. Early pollinators love them.

#crocus #spring #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #winter #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

I have a wall calendar printed every year with my own work. The photograph for February is a street scene observed in Steyr, Upper Austria, in 1982 (around this time of the year) - when I was still very young, the world was full of endless possibilities and the future was far, far away.
Goodness, this was 44 years ago!
The photograph was conceived on Agfapan 100 film.

#StreetPhotography #WallCalendar #Steyr #UpperAustria #Oberösterreich #Austria #Österreich #1982 #Agfapan #Agfapan100 #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #PhotoArt #ArtPhotography #urban #UrbanPhotography #BlackAndWhite #bnw #monochrome #bnwPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #film #FilmPhotography #FilmIsNotDead #AnalogPhotography #35mm #SelfDevelopedFilm

I have a wall calendar printed every year with my own work. The photograph for February is a street scene observed in Steyr, Upper Austria, in 1982 (around this time of the year) - when I was still very young, the world was full of endless possibilities and the future was far, far away.
Goodness, this was 44 years ago!
The photograph was conceived on Agfapan 100 film.

#StreetPhotography #WallCalendar #Steyr #UpperAustria #Oberösterreich #Austria #Österreich #1982 #Agfapan #Agfapan100 #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #PhotoArt #ArtPhotography #urban #UrbanPhotography #BlackAndWhite #bnw #monochrome #bnwPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #film #FilmPhotography #FilmIsNotDead #AnalogPhotography #35mm #SelfDevelopedFilm

In Austria and probably other German speaking countries these are called Barbarazweigerl.
Barbara referring to St. Barbara and Zweigerl meaning twigs.
Typically, the cuttings come from fruit trees. I have used wild cherry and Forsythia, both also traditional.
They come in on St. Barbara’s day (4 December) and should flower by around Christmas. Mine never do, they have only just started to flower a couple of days ago.
Admittedly, not exactly impressive but I have found a few ideas for how to help them to do better next year.
‣ Upright. Click to see properly.

#Barbarazweige #Barbarazweigerl #traditions #customs #Austria #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #Artist #wolfkettler #permaculture #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #winter #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden

In Austria and probably other German speaking countries these are called Barbarazweigerl.
Barbara referring to St. Barbara and Zweigerl meaning twigs.
Typically, the cuttings come from fruit trees. I have used wild cherry and Forsythia, both also traditional.
They come in on St. Barbara’s day (4 December) and should flower by around Christmas. Mine never do, they have only just started to flower a couple of days ago.
Admittedly, not exactly impressive but I have found a few ideas for how to help them to do better next year.
‣ Upright. Click to see properly.

#Barbarazweige #Barbarazweigerl #traditions #customs #Austria #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #Artist #wolfkettler #permaculture #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #winter #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden

Dogwood pruning day.

#dogwood #pruning #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #winter #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden

Dogwood pruning day.

#dogwood #pruning #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #winter #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden

Snowdrops have been flowering for several days. Bulbs, especially daffodils and tulips, are coming up and my garlic is showing signs of growing. Things are looking up!
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

#snowdrops #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #winter #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

Snowdrops have been flowering for several days. Bulbs, especially daffodils and tulips, are coming up and my garlic is showing signs of growing. Things are looking up!
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

#snowdrops #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #winter #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

Frost patterns on the garden shed window, showing the beautiful structure of ice crystals.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

#frost #pattern #IceCrystal #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #winter #BlackAndWhite #bnw #monochrome #bnwPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography

Frost patterns on the garden shed window, showing the beautiful structure of ice crystals.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

#frost #pattern #IceCrystal #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #winter #BlackAndWhite #bnw #monochrome #bnwPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography

We had a light snowfall during the night. She snow falls on already frozen ground, hence stays for a while. There is not a lot of snow but it is pretty and very seasonal.
Btw, I am usually from around 19 December to 6 January in hibernation … :)

#snow #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #winter #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WeedGardening #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

We had a light snowfall during the night. She snow falls on already frozen ground, hence stays for a while. There is not a lot of snow but it is pretty and very seasonal.
Btw, I am usually from around 19 December to 6 January in hibernation … :)

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Various plants flowering in the garden at the end of the year, in the depths of winter: Winter jasmine, Primroses and (pictured) a Camellia.
With this photograph I bid you a Happy New Year.
May you be healthy, safe and contented.

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Various plants flowering in the garden at the end of the year, in the depths of winter: Winter jasmine, Primroses and (pictured) a Camellia.
With this photograph I bid you a Happy New Year.
May you be healthy, safe and contented.

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Gloomy morning, the light has a pink-ish quality. The grasses and the bamboo are glowing as if they were on fire.

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Gloomy morning, the light has a pink-ish quality. The grasses and the bamboo are glowing as if they were on fire.

#ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #winter #autumnal #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

Garlic planting day - all own seed - in a well mulched no-dig bed.

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Garlic planting day - all own seed - in a well mulched no-dig bed.

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Even on a grey and dull December's day, the garden looks beautiful. The grasses and dogwoods glow with autumnal or, rather, wintry colour and the seedheads provide texture.
We leave the old growth until next spring. It is so important for the wildlife. Birds and small mammals still find food from the seeds and berries. Insects overwinter in leaves and seedheads. The old growth also provides shelter for other small creatures over the winter.
Besides, if we cut down everything now, the garden would be bare, unsightly and boring for the next several months.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

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#biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden
#WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

Even on a grey and dull December's day, the garden looks beautiful. The grasses and dogwoods glow with autumnal or, rather, wintry colour and the seedheads provide texture.
We leave the old growth until next spring. It is so important for the wildlife. Birds and small mammals still find food from the seeds and berries. Insects overwinter in leaves and seedheads. The old growth also provides shelter for other small creatures over the winter.
Besides, if we cut down everything now, the garden would be bare, unsightly and boring for the next several months.
‣ Upright. Click to see all.

#ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #grasses #OrnamentalGrasses #seedheads #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #autumnal #winter

#biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden
#WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

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

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

For December, from a few years ago in Altaussee. One of my favourite places in Austria.
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For December, from a few years ago in Altaussee. One of my favourite places in Austria.
‣ click to see it properly!

#Altaussee #Austria #winter #sunny #snow #rustic #romantic #architecture #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #december