Scorched earth allotment
courgette plants and beans withered;
prolonged dry weather.
by Scooj
Tag: Allotment
Blackberrying
Succulent berries
nature’s generous bounty;
purple stained fingers.
by Scooj
Nasty temper
Spiteful malicious
wasp takes aim at my forearm;
throbbing reminder.
by Scooj
Ironic
My allotment is
looking good despite neglect,
perhaps less work works.
by Scooj
Normal service resumed
.
Allotment neglect
mind on other things lately;
afternoon well spent.
.
by Scooj
Thinking ahead
.
Garlic bulbs purchased
ready to plant tomorrow;
thinking of summer.
.
by Scooj
Caterpillar
What you will become
far outweighs your current form;
a means to an end.
by Scooj
- This is the caterpillar of the elephant hawk moth, found on my allotment. Both caterpillar and adult are beautiful in my eyes, a view not shared by everyone.
Sunbathing
Catching the last of
the afternoon sun, your games
for the day, over.
by Scooj
Horseradish
A small snail anchors
atop a shimmering sea
of emerald green.
by Scooj
Greenhouse guest
.
Waiting for seedlings
that will never germinate;
hungry visitor.
.
by Scooj
Natural adventures 