In January, we like to reassess the bird feeders in our garden. Some are looking tired, some neglected. With the drop in temperature, the birds need the extra calories, just to get through the nights. We want to help them and attract them to the garden at the same time. […]
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Birds and eggs
Our hens are on their winter break. Not sunning themselves on a beach somewhere. No. More a break from the old nest box. I know, I could keep them laying eggs, but quite honestly, there are only 2 and they’re old. Definitely pensionable age. Commercially, they would have met their […]
Read morePumpkin Season Again
Seasons come and seasons go. Family traditions are honoured. Today was pumpkin choosing day. Each year, we visit a farm shop, near my parents, to pick up three pumpkins for carving*. Each year, one of the children tries to persuade me that the biggest pumpkin on the trailer should come […]
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Beachcombing
With sand between our toes, we combed the Charmouth beach. Searching for fossils and sea glass. We found plenty of sea glass, crystals and fossils. Just perfect for future crafting projects. So focused on searching for sea glass, I had to remind myself to look up and take in the […]
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