Gardening can sometimes seem like a never ending battle, as some of the wildlife seems hell-bent on destroying everything us gardeners strive to achieve. I know this is not the way to think really – all wildlife has a purpose – it’s all part of the circle of life, isn’t it? Around this time last …
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A place to think, a bit of a stink and a wonderful excuse for a drink!
I think I might have jinxed our weather! When the sun shines in the summer (I know, a rare occurrence so far this year), it gets unbearably hot in the seating areas at the bottom of our garden. Consequently I’ve had a project in mind for some time, and I’m pleased to announce I’ve finally …
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Ramblings from a small island
We’ve recently enjoyed a family holiday in Northumberland – me, GR, Rosie, Daisy and Lily. One of our excursions was to Holy Island. As we drove across the causeway, we were treated to a magnificent sea of pink. Once on the island I was able to get close up to the flowers that made up …
The bees are back in town!
If you’ve been reading my ramblings for a while, you may remember that last year I wrote about the bees that were mining in my back garden. If you’re new to me, or you want a reminder, you can read about them here. To cut a long story short, I didn’t think they would ever …
Ups & Downs
Well it’s all been happening since my last post! First a blocked loo. Due to the ridiculous way our drains are configured, not helped by someone in the past (not us), building a conservatory over one of the drain covers, it took the wonderful Homeserve team over a week to clear the blockage – a …
Fateful Flight & Feathered Fables
I’ve had a traumatic experience this week. I was already becoming despondent because I hadn’t witnessed any blue tits visiting my nesting box for a while. Then one morning while I was doing my ablutions in our en-suite, I heard a thud and realised a bird must have flown into our bedroom window. Now we …
Is a tree like a cat?
Is it? I’m really hoping my ceanothus tree has nine lives, because she’s already used at least four of hers! Three years ago she broke free from her support in a high wind and was bent double. Then she was attacked by Jack Frost and all her leaves went brown and crusty – but she …
Looking ahead and a bit of nostalgia
Is it too late to say Happy New Year? Well I’m saying it anyway – Happy New Year to you! I hope you had a good time over Christmas. My presents didn’t include a bird box camera, despite the heavy hint, but it’s probably just as well because there are a number of blue tits …
Whatever the Weather
Winter is upon us, but some days you wouldn’t think so. Yesterday, for example, GR and I were out doing jobs in the garden without coats on. Mind you, I had been sweeping up mounds of wisteria leaves, for what seemed like hours, so I had worked up a sweat. I love the wisteria when …
Bracts, Bugs and Blooms
I’ve mentioned before how amazed I am that I’ve managed to keep a poinsettia alive for over a year – it lost the last of its red bracts recently but the leaves are looking exceedingly healthy. In a moment of feeling less bah humbug than usual, I decided to look up how to encourage more …
Rambling Rose 