Less then 100 metres from my gate – 2021/40
on 9th October 2021
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This week I have been trying to identify an unknown shrubby tree and came across these beautiful Sternbergia.
On being a plant whisperer – 2021/37
on 18th September 2021
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I have planted a large number of plants which attract butterflies and other insects. Here a Large Brown Fritillary is feeding on a Lantana camara.
A Foul Madame at breakfast time – 2021/36
on 11th September 2021
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Passion flowers catch the first sunbeams of the day. They will only stay open for 6 to 8 hours though.
The things I get asked – 2021/31
on 7th August 2021
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Autumn is fast approaching. Leaves are changing colour and dropping, accelerated by the abnormally high temperatures. Even the vibrant Bougainvillaea is starting to look a little faded.;
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!
One day… – 2021/24
on 19th June 2021
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De-cluttering is a term that is in vogue at the moment. I tend to “rationalise”. To me, de-cluttering means ‘getting rid’, rationalisation means tidying up, sorting out and a trip to the recycling bins…