We have a September family tradition of going down to a certain spot on the Somerset Levels and picking blackberries. It could be argued that there is no need to travel further than our own garden. There are plenty of blackberries at easy reach. Good point, but this would mean […]
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Is it a froglet or a toadlet?
The little bit of rain we had brought out this little chap and hundreds of his brothers and sister. We cannot walk in the garden, for fear of treading on them. Is it a froglet or a toadlet? In passed years, they have squeezed under the doors and come inside. […]
Read moreFox and cubs…. and Mr Mole
The first of our fox and cubs have flowered. Disturbingly, it is right next to our chicken run. Maybe it will frighten the real bushy tailed foxes away. It is a small flower, but the with a huge personality. The orange shouts out across the garden. As for Mr Mole, […]
Read moreAnyone for elderflower?
The elderflower coming into blossom is one of the events that punctuates my year. I love the scent and I love the taste. Every year we make elderflower cordial. Enough to last the summer. It has become a family tradition that AJ and dh collect the elderflowers. In all fairness, […]
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