Five sunny days – 2022/38
on 27th September 2022
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The September equinox heralds the approach of winter, so preparation is the order of the day.
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.
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…
Up with the sun – 2021/19
on 16th May 2021
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There is something magical about sunlight reflecting off newly fallen rain drops. Here on a Passionflower.
Fast is fine – 2021/18
on 8th May 2021
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Another job this week has been removing and folding the shade netting which has surrounded the citrus trees since November. It left an almost weed free area under the trees.
In the Konoba – 2021/14
on 10th April 2021
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Take a few minutes each day to wander along the local foot paths and your eyes will be delighted by the profusion of wild flowers
For my next project – 2020/36
on 5th September 2020
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A summer storm passes to the north of the island, with not a single drop of rain landing in Dol.
Stinky-poo yard – 2020/23
on 6th June 2020
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The courtyard is almost finished! The stones sets need to be laid, and some paint will have to be applied to a wall, but the end in in sight…
We’re on Cannabis – 2020/22
on 30th May 2020
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The stands of Madnonna lilies are at their best this week. Soon they will die back, to reappear after the autumn rains arrive.
Many uses for a blue light – 2020/11
on 14th March 2020
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I still have Robins and Wrens in the garden. These are winter visitors and will soon set off on their migration north. At the same time, our summer visitors will soon be arriving.