We are in the “spoilt for choice” phase of SoS. I’m wishing I could store a few up for the lean times. I doubt I would get away with it. The garden has benefited from a fine sprinkling of rain and some intermittent sunshine. That is all we can ask for. The weather/plants, plants/the weather,Continue reading “Six on Saturday – Spoilt for Choice”
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Serene
Yesterday the Red Admirals were feasting on the windfall apples, a late summer tradition in Max’s garden. I enjoy this annual event as much as the tipsy butterflies, watching them flit from fruit to rotting fruit, with the odd frisky interval. I’d best make it quite clear that it was the butterflies that were frisky,Continue reading “Serene”
An Education
It was an exceptionally wildlife-centric day yesterday. And educational at that. My day started with the sighting of a bird of prey emerging from a hedge, its feathered victim clasped in its talons. After a short rest at the side of the road, and a staring competition with me, it flew off towards the cairn,Continue reading “An Education”
Lessons Learnt
I have got a new camera. Someone may have noticed. Perhaps not. This time I am going to look after it. No incidents with ponds or compost bins or tarmac. Honestly, I am going to try really hard to keep it safe. It has a brand new, pristine, case and it will live in myContinue reading “Lessons Learnt”
Off The Edge Gardening 