The tide was out at the Penryn River this morning when we went to sing at the Zed Shed. A lone swan had walked in the mud and was preening itself.
Two more Iris Reticulata have opened, sorry I don’t know their names. I love how raindrops collect on their petals. There’s a name for that effect but I can’t bring it to mind. Perhaps, you, Dear Reader, will remember it..
Heyjude
February 2, 2023 at 7:05 pm
The pale blue iris is ‘Katherine Hodgkin’ and the purple one is ‘Pauline’ I think. I have grown both of these before. I don’t know of any name for raindrops on plants, but Petrichor is the word for the smell after rain. Usually more obvious in the summer months.
mybeautfulthings
February 2, 2023 at 10:04 pm
Thank you for the names. I knew I could rely on you! Petrichor is one of my favourite words along with apricity and serendipity. I think a blogging friend from the North East will know. 🙂
Heyjude
February 2, 2023 at 10:29 pm
Apricity is a fabulous word.