goodbye old friend
It feels a bit false to say that because we have only known the greenhouse for ten years. But, nevertheless, it is(was) […]
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goodbye old friend
It feels a bit false to say that because we have only known the greenhouse for ten years. But, nevertheless, it is(was) […]
”Winter’s dregs…*”
Yes, there are dull days in January. Dull, dreary, dreich, cold, freezing, snowy (or “wintry mix” as Apple weather app calls it), […]
Normal Service resumed.
We had a software glitch which rendered the site unstable. We are glad to report that we are now stable, and to […]
Sparrowhawk.
A confused looking sparrowhawk after a pass at the bird feeder. It was less confused as I thought, and was certain that […]
Tuppence a Bag…
Feed the Birds (Tuppence a Bag) Song by Julie Andrews ‧ 1964 The ewes are back, crowded into one field; a sure […]
It’s that time of year again…
Our ever reliable Christmas staple, the simple and beautifully trimmed Pyracantha (Firethorn).
That’s a turn-up …
For the cooks. Fifteen female pheasants strolled down the track, cool as you like, no explanation, no please or thank you. Not […]
There’s snow warning…
There’s snow warning like no warning, like no warning we know. Not had one this early in winter before.
Fat red berries…
The “foreign” blackbirds haven’t arrived yet, so the evenings are less noisy with the sounds of the locals staking out territory. The […]