Opening
The easy pickings, macro-wise, of the past week have now come to an end – though only temporarily, I hope. Today was dreary and overcast, with a cold, cutting wind and regular spatterings of drizzle. Not Enticing At All. I … Continued
Cherry flavoured
Poor Baby B has Covid, which means that he can’t attend nursery this week, so R and I (assuming ourselves currently immune) went over to Cardiff today to help out. To say that he’s a snot bucket is not to … Continued
Sunday brunch
Walking into the kitchen half way through the morning, I was pulled up short by the sight of this great spotted woodpecker brunching on peanuts. We have two peanut feeders, but the woodpeckers will only use this one, which is … Continued
Blue Chameleon
I went to the garden centre for some bits and pieces the other day, and came home with (among other things) a yellow doronicum and some ‘Blue Chameleon’ primulas to provide instant colour on the patio. Just for balance, I … Continued
Pear drops
I was pushed for time today, caught between a heap of desk work I wanted to complete and an evening choir rehearsal. I’d hoped to make quick foray into the garden with the camera at some point in the day, … Continued
Gold laced
It was another fairly dreich day, though without the driving rain that made yesterday’s journey back from Derbyshire such a trial. R and I went up to Hillers for coffee and cake, which morphed into coffee and lunch, in mild … Continued