Thanks, Jimmy. I've just done a web-images search of my own on Sorbus rupicola, and you're right it is often referred to as the Rock Whitebeam (though for some reason my book left it nameless) and I'm also less sure now that this is it. From the pics I saw it looks a lot more shrub-like in habit than mine, which is more your typical Whitebeam in shape. That it's a Sorbus (of this kind) I'm almost certain. Next time I'm up (and the snow's fast going) I'll see if I can find a decent looking leaf that's not too shriveled to see if it gives us some further clues :o)
My reference was to the late Patrick O'Brian who has (mostly) taken over from C.S. Forester as being the most highly-regarded naval fiction author. A couple of years back Hollywood tried to put his stories into film with the rather disappointing Master & Commander staring Russel Crowe and Paul Bettany. His tales are far more about human interaction than blood, guts and glory.
I'm spoiled for choice when it comes to fruit varieties as I happen to live within five minutes driving of Brogdale - The Home of the National Fruit Collections which has over 2300 varieties of apple alone! Many of which they have for sale from their shop. www.brogdale.org
You're right about the pointlessness of growing common veg varieties. I will try to opt for the more unusual or scarce kinds and will look to save my own seed as far as possible. I'll probably only ever try to grow early potatoes - leaving maincrop varieties to the farmers.
Hi David! Thanks for for following the blog and leaving a comment! It means a lot to me to know you're watching what will hopefully prove to be a transformation come the summer, i.e. flowers rather than plastic! :o)
The snow didn't last long this time, but we've a good couple of months left in which we're likely to see some more. It does make a nice change. Too close to the equator in Florida, eh, to see any snow? :o)
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Thanks, Jimmy. I've just done a web-images search of my own on Sorbus rupicola, and you're right it is often referred to as the Rock Whitebeam (though for some reason my book left it nameless) and I'm also less sure now that this is it. From the pics I saw it looks a lot more shrub-like in habit than mine, which is more your typical Whitebeam in shape. That it's a Sorbus (of this kind) I'm almost certain. Next time I'm up (and the snow's fast going) I'll see if I can find a decent looking leaf that's not too shriveled to see if it gives us some further clues :o)
My reference was to the late Patrick O'Brian who has (mostly) taken over from C.S. Forester as being the most highly-regarded naval fiction author. A couple of years back Hollywood tried to put his stories into film with the rather disappointing Master & Commander staring Russel Crowe and Paul Bettany. His tales are far more about human interaction than blood, guts and glory.
I'm spoiled for choice when it comes to fruit varieties as I happen to live within five minutes driving of Brogdale - The Home of the National Fruit Collections which has over 2300 varieties of apple alone! Many of which they have for sale from their shop. www.brogdale.org
You're right about the pointlessness of growing common veg varieties. I will try to opt for the more unusual or scarce kinds and will look to save my own seed as far as possible. I'll probably only ever try to grow early potatoes - leaving maincrop varieties to the farmers.
Hoping your New Year is a good n'
Best Regards,
Tim
I know nothing about gardening anymore.... (Had a tiny plot in our back yard, one year in my youth, that was all.)
But I love these photos! I really miss snow (being in Florida)!
David N.
Hi David! Thanks for for following the blog and leaving a comment! It means a lot to me to know you're watching what will hopefully prove to be a transformation come the summer, i.e. flowers rather than plastic! :o)
The snow didn't last long this time, but we've a good couple of months left in which we're likely to see some more. It does make a nice change. Too close to the equator in Florida, eh, to see any snow? :o)
Best!
Tim :o)x
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