Artists Garden

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Artist's private <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/garden" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#garden</a> inspired by the wabi sabi principles of embracing the natural, the imperfect and the impermanent. Exile-dwelling <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/European" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#European</a>. <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Photography</a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/artist" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#artist</a> and <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/gardener" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#gardener</a>.

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Post #4334417
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 #Ph...
Post #4334416
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 #sustainabil...
Post #4334415
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
Post #4334414
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...
Post #3625701
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 #Natural...
Post #3560400
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 #...
Post #3560399
Now, if only I could work out why the preview for the link isn&#39;t showing ...
Post #3560398
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...
Post #3560397
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 #Imperf...
Post #3560396
Happy Solstice everyone! In keeping with tradition, I harvested garlic this morning, on the longest day of the year. Not for tradition&#39;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 #vega...
Post #3560395
Interesting paper by BCG (Boston Consulting Group). They estimate that whole grain foods - provide six to seven times greater nutrition than the same amount of their refined versions - have 20% to 25% less impact on greenhouse gas emissions and land, water, fertiliser, and pesticide use per volume unit - have 85% to 90% less environmental impact per nutritional unit https://www.bcg.com/publications/2024/whole-truth-about-whole-grains
Post #3560394
The blue flowering Salvia nemorosa &#39;Ostfriesland&#39; 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&#39;. #salvia #ostfriesland #stipa #ponytail #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #summer #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGard...
Post #1004911
Installed an additional #WaterButt. We now have #rainwater storage capacity of 1,000l in four butts, which is useful, ecologically sound and satisfying but also a lot less than it sounds. Upright. Click to see all. #artistsgarden #imperfectgarden #garden #artist #wolfkettler #gardenwiltshire #wiltshiregarden #wiltshire #rainwaterHarvesting #climate #climateChange #conservation #sustainability #ecology #rainwaterStorage #sustainable #biodiversity #natural #naturalGarden
Post #637805
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
Post #586440
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 #WildlifePhoto...
Post #404549
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 #Wiltshir...
Post #388665
@oldrawgabbit@mastodon.world What bothers me is this: Whenever I see something about someone being arrested by police, they always handcuff their suspect, even if they do not appear to present a threat. Neither Mandelson nor Andrew were handcuffed.
Post #388650
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 #Wi...
Post #376030
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
Post #312092
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
Post #312091
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. #NewYear #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #winter #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #weeds #wildflowers #WildlifeFriendly...
Post #312090
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 #WeedGardenin...
Post #312089
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
Post #312088
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 #ec...
Post #270959
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
Post #270899
@colo_lee@mstdn.social It does look good!
Post #270888
@Lizette603_23@mastodon.social You mean there is no hope ...
Post #255631
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 #PlanetFriend...
Post #255585
@lionelb@expressional.social The new design is dreadful
Post #249428
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 #sustain...