This morning a large flock of birds descended on our front lawn. I would like to be able to identify them as I have never seen such a large flock of the same species in our gardens before. I tended to...
A farmer is out in the field plowing with his tractor on a blistering hot day. A hydraulic line works loose and starts spilling fluid. He stops the tractor and looks around for a pair pliers but can...
Tuesday. After a day of sunshine yesterday it's cloudy again this morning. The weather report not looking too promising. As always what happens today depends on the weather. Nothing on the calendar, I...
Monday. It's strangely quiet here this morning. The wee white tornado has gone home. The sky is clear, apart from the odd wispy cloud along the skyline. A few showers yesterday but looking good for...
Does anybody know why the pods on my runners are not setting. There are plenty of flowers but so far no beans. We are in Surrey and the weather has been warm and sunny for the most last couple of...
Thursday. A bit chilly this morning, but it's dry. Heavy cloud, so no expecting to see the sun for a while. Yesterday turned out warm and sunny after a cool start. I hope today is the same. Snowflake...
Wednesday. Lots of wet stuff all day yesterday. Poor little snowflake was going stir crazy. We went for two short walks, she needed towelling off when we got back. So did I! Not raining at the moment....
when i moved in to my house we had a lovely mock orange in my back garden which was covered in really nice white flowers. I didn't prune it in the late summer/autumn so left it. It got to january and...
I believe that nettles can be a fertiliser if you soak them in water, how long do they have to be soaked and what do you do with the nettles after soaking ?
Saturday. Another nice day on it's way. I' on the canal all day, so sunshine should bring in some customers. Therefore I shall be away at seven, got to take the snowflake to mum and dads daughter for...
We have a swarm of honey bees who have set up home in the chimney. They can't get into the house as our fireplaces are blocked off. What are the consequences if we do nothing? One hears so much about...
Friday. Another nice day on the way. The windows and back door open already. Snowflake will have to amuse herself for most of this morning, a lot of running around to be done. She has the run of the...
I'm only a keen armature regarding butterflies but this year I've noticed a wider range of species albeit in fewer numbers. Tonight a neighbor called me over to see a brilliant blue butterfly which...
