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In fact, the mere act of opening the box will determine the state of the cat, although in this case there were three determinate states the cat could be in: these being Alive, Dead, and Bloody Furious.”
– Terry Pratchet
Forage in May for:
Alexanders, Beech leaves, Cow Parsley, Hairy Bittercress, Dandelion Flowers , Cleavers, Primroses, Ransoms, Sweet Violets, Hawthorn, Lime leaves, Red Clover, Ox-eye Daisy, Garlic Mustard, Wild Garlic
Tag Archives: Artichokes
The delights of pollen-studded artichokes
I love eating globe artichokes and they are a firm favourite with the family too. They are a classic holiday dish which we usually eat hot from the pan, unwrapping the hearts, leaf by delicious leaf. So it’s not too … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, The home garden, Whimsy, Wildlife
Tagged Artichokes, Bees, Gardening, Leaf-cutter bee, Photography
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The Bare Bones ….
I am not a tidy gardener and I leave all sorts of plants to die back naturally. I like their muted colours as they fade (particularly grasses) and enjoy encouraging wildlife to hibernate in the garden. Plants are left alone … Continue reading
Posted in The home garden
Tagged Artichokes, Asphodeline lutea, Bells of Ireland, Seed heads, skeletonisation
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