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“Departing summer hath assumed
An aspect tenderly illumed,
The gentlest look of spring;
That calls from yonder leafy shade
Unfaded, yet prepared to fade,
A timely carolling”
~ William Wordsworth.
Forage in September for:
Cornelian Cherries, Sloes, Dandelion Leaves, Rosehips, Wild Hops, Blackberries, Elderberries, Damsons, Hazelnuts, Wild Strawberries, Sea Buckthorn Berries
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Tag Archives: Voles
Six on Saturday – All Change
28/12/2019 So, this is the last Six-on-Saturday for 2019. Many thanks to Jonathon, The Propagator, for hosting such a fun and inclusive meme throughout the year. Here are my six today: 1) Mahonia – Borrowed glory OK, this is in … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, Flowers, Vegetables
Tagged #SixOnSaturday, Gardening, Hellebore niger, Mahonia, Oca tubers, Parrotia persica 'Vanessa', Six on Saturday, tulips, Voles, Winter honeysuckle
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Wildlife Wednesday – Searching for the last juicy morsels
It has got to the time of year when our natural hedgerow larders are nearly running empty and wildlife is looking for alternatives. Over the last month I’ve noticed occasional scurrying around the olive tree pots under our pergola. Mostly … Continue reading
Posted in birds, The home garden, Wildlife
Tagged Bird feeders, blue tits, Gardening, Photography, Voles, Wildlife
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I love crocuses
Unfortunately, so do the mice and voles! This vole bit through the stem and then dropped the beautiful goblet. Presumably it was going for the nectar. Happily, the bees love the nectar they provide too and their goblet-shaped flowers trap … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, The home garden
Tagged Apis mellifera, Bees, Crocus, Nectar, Pollen, Spring, Voles
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