Garden apocalypse
A couple of days ago I updated our garden/fence/privacy situation. I was feeling pleased with myself. Ha! Yesterday morning I was woken…
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Greening leaves
Yesterday I promised you a review of Camelot. I lied. The review will be a bit of a rant, I think, and…
Read moreLearning about trees
While I was writing the first draft of Hild I did my very best to make sure I didn’t contravene what was…
Read moreLook! Real blossom! Growing things!
The other day, when I said The alders are doing that feathery thing, a couple of people asked what I meant. I…
Read moreLaburnum, Lilac, Laurel, RIP
all gone Our neighbours have just cut down a whole row of trees and shrubs, so many I can’t bear to name…
Read moreGratuitous tree shot
Every autumn I take photos of the sherbet-coloured leaves on the trees outside my office window. Every autumn I end up with…
Read moreRavine World
I’ve been sitting on the deck in the sun, watching, listening, comparing today’s garden and ravine sights and sounds with those of…
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