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Seedlings, Bulbs and A Poem

There were countless more seedings potted on today at Community Roots by an enthusiastic team of volunteers.

Meanwhile, my lovely Mr S got some tulip bulbs planted in a lovely big pot, some beautiful white ones called White Valley and some very dark ones called Paul Scherer. We need to get some other colours for a different plot, more hope for a pretty Spring..

White Valley

Paul Scherer

The following poem by Kim Ridgeon came to me this morning and I absolutely loved it – its subject matter, its rhythm, its humour and its poignancy. I love the ‘book cathedral’ and the way the image is echoed throughout and I love that the ‘unboxing’ is for Kim, and for me and for his many readers, ‘a small consolation in threatening times.’ Thank you, Kim, for giving me permission to share.
I have just received my new book from the ShelterBox Book Club which is the best of book clubs and gives me some small consolation.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on September 23, 2025 in community, Cornwall, environment, garden, growing, nature, poetry, Postaday2025

Tags: community roots, Kim Ridgeon poet

A Veg Bag, Flowers and A Poem

24 Aug

I went up to Roots this afternoon to collect a veg bag that had been left behind by a subscriber who has gone on holiday and what a treat! Tomatoes, aubergine, courgette – all destined for a ratatouille tomorrow – as well as squash, chilli, two kind of beans, carrots, lettuce and some mushrooms.

We ate the pattypan squash for tea!

There was no-one else there so I took a gentle walk around the garden hearing nothing but bird song and bees and took photos of lots of the flowers planted to help the pollinators.

Helichrysum Bracteatum Straw Flower

Not sure about this one

Echinacea

Thistle seed head producing ‘fairies’

Cornflower

Marguerite

Helichrysum Bracteatum Straw Flower

I tried to catch a bee on a flower but they were too busy buzzing from one to the next. I wanted a photo to accompany Kim Ridgeon’s delightful poem but it is already illustrated so here’s the poem with thanks to Kim for letting me share it with you all.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on August 24, 2025 in environment, Food, nature, Postaday2025, Uncategorized

Tags: Kim Ridgeon poet, pollinators.

Balm, Dandelion and Salad Leaves

06 Apr

A poem from Kim Ridgeon turned up this morning, just hit the spot and he kindly gave me permission to share it with you.

Here is one of our own beautiful dandelions and tomorrow I’ll show you the Forget-me-nots.

I brought home some salad plants from Roots months ago when there were some left over after being planted in the poly tunnel. I grew them under plastic covers in the trough under the kitchen window and they’ve kept us going all winter. We’ve just harvested all the leftovers as we want to prepare the bed for new plantings. They are delicious!

Just want to send best wishes and congratulations to all those who took part in the ‘Hands Off!’ protests yesterday. That was some turnout across the country. You have our support, as much as it can be from so far away.

A Poem, A Surprise and A Face

11 Nov

Really happy that I have been given permission to share one of Kim Ridgeon’s poem with you. I love his quiet take on the natural world, his careful observations and his positivity .

In our garden, it was the primrose buds that surprised me, uncovered when I shifted some fallen leaves.

Just one Nasturtium flower, one with a rather startled face!

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on November 11, 2024 in environment, garden, nature, Postaday 2024, Uncategorized

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Remarkable Sunset and A Poem

21 Feb

The beautiful photo, the words and the poem are all by my poet friend, Kim Ridgeon and I thank him for allowing me to share the following:

“The colour was astounding this evening. The sunset reflected on the flooded fields of the Levels. Taken from our window with no mucking about with the result at all. Words couldn’t capture the scene.”

After publishing the photo, several of his followers asked for a poem.

“Earlier this week I posted a photo of the most remarkable sunset I have seen. One or two thought a poem would have been forthcoming. I felt (and still feel) that words would be inadequate in relation to such a glorious sight.
Anyway, here are a few thoughts on the matter on such a rainy day as this.”

Wish I’d seen that amazing sunset. Thanks again to Kim for, in effect, being my Guest Blogger today.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on February 21, 2024 in environment, nature, photography, poetry, Postaday 2024, Uncategorized

Tags: Kim Ridgeon poet, The Somerset Levels

Truro Cathedral, Cut Flowers and A Poem

02 Aug

It has been grey and rainy for weeks! We went to Truro for a very early appointment this morning, briefly shopped in the blustery rain along with many, many damp holiday makers, and returned to find the garden battered by the wind and rain – so we cut some flowers and brought them in. The poem here by my poet friend, Kim, echoes the rest of the day and many of our preceding days. I just love the line, “rain by the skyfull.” Thank you Kim, for letting me share this so apt poem with my readers.

‘Nothing to be Done’ by Kim Ridgeon

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on August 2, 2023 in Cornwall, environment, garden, nature, photography, poetry, Postaday 2023, Truro

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Two Birds and A Poem

15 Apr

Some time ago, my poet friend Kim posted his poem about two crows that he likes to observe from the window. I have been waiting to catch our pair in the right photo to match the poem and this morning, I was there at the right moment. We have been watching this pair for fifteen years as they stay close together. Crows mate for life and have been known to stay together for 20 years.The poem is perfect. Thanks Kim. .

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on April 15, 2023 in environment, friendship, nature, photography, poetry, Postaday 2023

Tags: Kim Ridgeon, Kim Ridgeon poet

Golden Tomatoes, A Poem and Storm Coming

13 Aug

The sunshine is ripening our golden tomatoes but the red ones, in a different part of the garden, have cooked on the vine with the extreme heat.

The following poem and met map explain the heat we are experiencing. My first reading of this ‘Heated (August 2022)’ made me think of our personal and collective responsibility. Our grass was crisp and crunchy as I walked over it late this afternoon. I am very grateful to Kim for letting me share his poem here.

We think a storm is coming. Our ship’s barometer is suddenly up and overflowing.We will all be glad of some rain, especially the garden. .

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on August 13, 2022 in environment, garden, nature, photography, poetry, Postaday2022

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World Humanist Day, Solstice Sunset and A Poem

21 Jun

Longest Day by Kim Ridgeon

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on June 21, 2022 in Uncategorized

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Apples, Dahlia and A Poem

10 Oct

Yesterday our lovely local greengrocer, The Grow Box, had Russets in stock. They are my very favourite apple so I treated myself to three.

A special dahlia that we bought earlier this year, White Star, has just started flowering and it is gorgeous, about 8″ across!

Serendipitously, one of my favourite poets, Kim Ridgeon, included a dahlia in the poem he posted this morning. I had just been given permission to include it here when I realised that I could get the perfect photo to go with it though ours is the first of the plant not the last, I hope. I love the words, ‘delicate strength’ as they so well capture what the dahlia brings to the season along with a smile. .