Fleabane.

Fleabane, I always think what a strange name for a flower and wonder how did it get that name. It is one of the Erigeron family and Its English name, fleabane appears to be derived from a belief that the dried plants repelled fleas  or that the plants were poisonous to fleas. The generic name Erigeron is derived from the Greek (eri = early; geron = old man), a reference to the appearance of the white hairs of the fruit soon after flowering.

Bodnant's New Volunteer

There was a new volunteer at Bodnant Garden this week, although Bailey was more interested in whether their food in the big bucket than trying to wheel the barrow.

Family Photo

This must our first family photo ever, it was taken on our day out to Bodnant Garden this week.