I was shocked and utterly horrified to hear that Peanut and her chicks had been run over and killed recently. It really is heart breaking to think she’s gone, just like that. I hope it was quick and they didn’t suffer, and I’m glad I didn’t see them. I do hope it wasn’t deliberate. I …
Peanut and her crew remained in the garden for twelve hours solid, then, without warning, she simply marched off with her chicks in front of my very eyes! The next day my phone rang off the hook as neighbours reported sightings of them, splashed across local social media. It seems they went walkabout across an …
There I was, in the middle of dispatching the shopping, that labourious task that requires wiping down the perishable items, when my mobile rang. Barb, from next door, sounded rather odd, come outside right now, she said, there’s something you need to see. From her tone, I expected some sort of creature, maybe a pheasant, …
How I long for rain. The garden is in dire need of it. We had one downpour a couple of weeks ago and since then, not a drop of the wet stuff. I loathe getting the hose-pipe out, given it has a million holes in it which all act as miniature fountains, soaking me, rather than …
It’s all about the blossom at the moment. Apple, pear and cherry trees have all burst forth, along with the flowering cherries. Shame I have so many sour cherry trees, still, the birds love them. Acers are leafing up, sadly, I lost a few, so good to see the survivors. This pot arrangement always seems …
Life has been a little surreal around these parts of late, and I’ve had to adapt to a whole new way of going about my daily business. Peacocks are not wild birds here; this gal is a domestic bird who is either lost or has taken exception to her living quarters and escaped. Peacocks are …
Acer unfurling. I wouldn’t say spring has sprung, but it’s beginning to get there! Apricot blossom. Hoping for fruit this year. Flowering Cherry, confetti season is upon us. Magnolia stellata, utter perfection. The Montana is taking it’s time! Sam loves playing in the cave formed by it’s stems. I ventured into the wilderness that is …
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