When my children were little, I bought a stethoscope for them. One that you could listen to hearts and hear the thump, thump. It wasn’t the reason I bought it, but a lovely added bonus. I wanted a stethoscope so we could listen to the sap rising in the trees […]
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Advice from Gardening Me 2020
Dear Gardening-Me 2021, How are you doing? Broken out the seed packets yet? Checked on the greenhouses? Yes? All set for the new growing season, I’m sure. Good. Why do I ask? Well, that’s why I’m writing to you. We need to talk. Let me start by introducing myself. I’m […]
Read moreHappy St David’s Day – 2021
Norbert the dragon had taken to jumping out, from behind the daffodils, every time Blodwen walked past. Nerys found it amusing. Dydd Gŵyl Dwi Sant Hapus! (Happy St David’s day) Making Norbert the dragon : here Making the wooden peg welsh ladies: here
Read moreGreener – my word of the week
Mud season is losing the battle, at last. There are subtle signs of spring in the air. The dawn chorus is building up and the twigs of the oak trees are transforming into a nobbly sticks. On our morning walk, the lesser celandines and primroses are flowering in the hedgerows. […]
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