This morning, as I staggered along the footpath that runs steeply down one side of Max’s garden, I noticed that the Erythronium ‘Pagoda’ had come into flower. This glorious sight heralded a big fat face-aching grin which didn’t leave my fizog for rest of the day. I love spring. Especially when the sun shines brightly all day long. Today IContinue reading “Erythronium ‘Pagoda’”
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Found
Did I mention that whilst working at The Farm last week I lost my glasses? As I am approaching my life-peak I am finding that reading glasses are getting higher and higher on my top ten of day to day necessities. It has even overtaken marmite on toast. This doesn’t mean that I spend hundreds of poundsContinue reading “Found”
Pea Soup
It was a real pea souper driving to the Mantle Estate this morning. To be honest it was a little bit cliched. I mean we all know Exmoor is a moor and “atmospheric” goes with the territory and all that dramatic Lorna Doone stuff is a given, but really, a little obvious don’t you think? I haveContinue reading “Pea Soup”
Like Chocolate
Should I take on a new garden? Pros: Two lovely owners, eager and accommodating, An overgrown garden full of delights, some yet to be discovered, Cheese sandwiches, Great coffee, Human friendly cat from next door who likes to hang out with gardeners*, It is just down the road from Nancy Nightingale’s house, Easy parking and theyContinue reading “Like Chocolate”
Admire
You have got to admire this little pansy, growing in a gap in the tarmac at the base of a bus stop. I wonder how many people have noticed it.
Still
Raining.
And Went Again
Well that didn’t last long did it?
It Arrived
It arrived, right on cue. Here, and here, and here, and here, and here, wonderful.
Faith
The euryops is euryoping very nicely at the moment, reflecting the mood of the moment. It has been the most glorious day. All that gentle sun and soft breezes and incessant bird song stuff. I am beginning to believe it might actually happen. How could I ever have lost faith?
Shyness
The piglets seem to have gotten over their shyness.
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