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Quote of the day:
“What wondrous life is this I lead!
Ripe apples drop about my head;
The luscious clusters of the vine
Upon my mouth do crush their wine;
The nectarine and curious peach
Into my hands themselves do reach;
Stumbling on melons, as I pass,
Ensnared with flowers, I fall on grass.”
~ Andrew Marvell
Forage in September for:
Cornelian Cherries, Sloes, Dandelion Leaves, Rosehips, Wild Hops, Blackberries, Elderberries, Damsons, Hazelnuts, Wild Strawberries, Sea Buckthorn Berries, Walnuts
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Tag Archives: Winter
Wordless Wildlife Wednesday – Birds
Linking to Tina’s thoughtful wildlife post on mygardenersays.
Posted in birds, Wildlife, Wordless
Tagged Bird feeders, birds, Blackcap, fountain, long-tailed tit, Photography, wildlife gardening, Winter
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Short days and carols in the dark
Each year after the Wimpole Hall afternoon Christmas party a group of enthusiasts go on down to the basement chapel to sing carols, a cappella style. One of the best things is that the event starts out in dusky light … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Out and about, Science, Wimpole Hall
Tagged astronomy, Carol singing, christmas decoration, Geminids, Meteor shower, plants, Poinsettias, seasons, Shortest day, solstice, sundials, sunset, Winter
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