I have another special needs hedgehog. Drum roll please. Introducing…. Hattie! Hattie arrived at the rescue, as a tiny hoglet last autumn, unfortunately, she has trouble walking. The vet thinks she has a neurological problem, she can use all her legs but has no coordination at all and rolls about. All four legs seem to …
Patience, it seems, is a good quality for a gardener to have, that, and endless optimism. This white clematis was planted six years ago, I had three old dogs at the time. Heartbreakingly, they all died, one after another, and then Sam and Annie arrived as pups, and took an immediate fancy to it, along with …
It’s been a little chaotic around here this week. Caring for six NOISY, demanding, intelligent starling chicks has had me spinning! Buddy has also been here which was a little unnerving, as he has that strong terrier prey drive, so obsessing about closing multiple doors, to keep him away from the chicks had me feeling …
Buddy…..get OFF that pot! How are plants to grow??? Busy, busy busy! Grow little seeds, whispered the breeze.. Oh…the joys of spring! Apricots this year? One can dream… Ah…yes. You are gorgeous. So are you, little one. Not ravaged by running beasts. Yet! Big, blousy and adorable. Small, blousy and adorable. Oh, where did you …
There has been talk of climate change for years now, and while the alleged experts continue to debate the causes, the weather and seasons become ever more erratic and unpredictable, to the point where the process has now been given a name, “Weather Weirding.” Across the globe, incidents of severe and extreme weather are now becoming the norm. I …
A disappearing lawn….how many times have I been here? Dogs! Sighs. This summer I haven’t managed any gardening, at all! Borders are completely overrun with weeds, especially mare’s tail, brambles and ground alder. Shrubs and roses are in urgent need of a good prune and ivy and other climbers have long since escaped over the roof, fences or into trees, …
Now….. I shant name this rose! Why? Well… I seem to be losing the plot of late! My lift doesn’t go all the way up, the lights are on but no-one’s home! I have sinned dear readers! Twice, in my last posts I have named plants incorrectly….more haste, less speed! Sooooooo sorry….I have given my …
It would seem that summer is slowly departing and autumn is sneaking in. Today, I saw Christmas cards on sale in a charity shop. I shuddered, averted my eyes and promptly left the shop! Hubs and I have finally managed to paint and stock the new woodshed we had built, you wouldn’t believe how many …
Each day, I trot into the garden to sort Herbie hog and his hutch out. A few days ago, to my abject horror, I found his hutch empty! Last time this happened he’d dug himself out, and after a frantic search, was found sleeping in a hedgehog house in one of my borders. Since then …
How can time possibly go by so quickly? These last few weeks have passed in a total blur! There have been catch ups with friends, trustee business, which is all new to me, so lots to learn! I am to be the green arm of the rescue, so environmental and conservation issues shall be keeping me …
