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Here we have a Passion Flower at the nurseries. The flower reminds us of the Passion of Christ.



In the 15th and 16th centuries, Spanish Christian missionaries discovered this flower and adopted its unique physical structures as symbols of the Crucifixion. For example: the radial filaments represent the Crown of Thorns. The top 3 stigmas represent the 3 nails and the lower 5 anthers represent the 5 wounds. Something to think about on 14 September when we celebrate Holy Cross Day.

Tomorrow, I shall be starting a short series on Exeter Cathedral. Happy Sunday!

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These asters remind me of Michaelmas Daisies - and of course we shall be celebrating Michaelmas Day on 29 September.

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I'm not sure what these peppers taste like - but I imagine they are hot!

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Runner beans are my favourite vegetable - well after mushy peas!

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Here are some glorious sweet peas - the fragrance was delicious!



Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing,
Stealing our senses all away?
Never the like did come a-blowing,
Shepherds, in flow'ry fields of May,
Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing,
Stealing our senses all away?

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Travel along the A307 from Richmond towards Kingston...



... turn off at the wall sign...



... go past St Peter's Church...



... turn down the side pathway...



... and you have arrived at Petersham Nurseries.



Sorry for the late timing of this post - I was waiting for it to stop raining!

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When I started this blog in January 2007 I vowed that I would never post just personal photos - but as today I am struggling for something, I will break my vow!



Having shown you my parents in Dunkeld during August, perhaps I can start September by showing you my sister and brother in law. Wendy and John came to stay with me for a couple of nights in July, and during their stay we went to Petersham Nurseries. If the weather is OK tomorrow I shall go and take some more photos of the nursery to show you on the blog.