Catkin
It was far too cold and dank today for invertebrates to be out and about – even the shieldbugs that were around on Monday have disappeared back into the ivy – but I was desperate to find some evidence of … Continued
Fisher queen
You know that thing they say about it being a bad idea to go food shopping when you’re hungry? Well, I’d also advise you not to go into a shop that sells expensive Scandinavian-style jumpers when you’ve just spent two … Continued
Pussy willow
I don’t remember how I came across pussy willow as a child – I don’t believe that we had any growing in our garden – but I do remember stroking the immature catkins and thinking that they were wonderful. I … Continued