The Feast of St. Anne – 2021/30
on 31st July 2021
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While almost everything else wilts with the heat, just one or two local plants seem to thrive in the parched orchards.
What’s in a name? – 2021/29
on 24th July 2021
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The Golden Oriole, one of our brightly coloured summer migrants have left for their winter home. It is always a sign of the advancing seasons when our summer visitors start to depart.
The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry – 2021/28
on 17th July 2021
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My fruit harvest is in full swing. This week it has been plums. Next on the list will be Passionfruit.
And the good news is…. – 2021/27
on 10th July 2021
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An early morning saunter along the lanes and tracks around my home is, at this time of year, one of the best experiences you can have. It is cool, there is usually a light breeze and the sun is warm, but not yet hot.
Some Keyhole surgery – 2021/26
on 3rd July 2021
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The lack of rainfall this year is really starting to show. The olive trees which a dew months ago were covered in flowers, are now dropping their young fruit because of the drought. There is no sign of any rainfall on the horizon either!