Monthly Archives: August 2013

Sixth Greenwich Annuale

Posted on August 8, 2013 by petecoles

The London Independent Photography (LIP) Greenwich group is holding its Sixth Annuale exhibition from 8 – 22 August at The Greenwich Gallery , Linear House, Peyton Place, London SE10 8RS. The private view is tonight from 6.20 pm – 8.30 pm and is open … Continue reading →

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Hibiscus

Posted on August 7, 2013 by petecoles

Hibiscus syriacus doesn’t originally come from Syria, but eastern Asia, probably China and Korea.  It’s been in bloom in our garden and others around here in northwest London  for the past few days. So popular with gardeners it might better be … Continue reading →

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Sleeping logs

Posted on August 6, 2013 by petecoles
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Hornbeam

Posted on August 5, 2013 by petecoles

Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus, also known as iron wood, or yoke elm because the wood is so hard it can’t be worked easily. It was mainly used for ox yokes, cogs and cartwheels. The grown-out coppice stools like this one in … Continue reading →

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