January is the very core of winter; short cold days that all too often seem dreary and grey, punctuated with icy freezes. Despite the apparent bleakness of the month, the workings of spring are gradually gaining momentum, mostly under the surface. Above ground there is plenty to enjoy as well, if you know where to …
So you want to help save the bees…?
Hello again! I talked in my last blog about the importance of bees, and how they desperately need our help. But what can we do? Well the Wild About Gardens team have loads of ideas, so do check out their website. In the meantime here is some inspiration from my own back garden! This is …
My 2016…in review – part 1: Nature
At this time of year, in that odd limbo week between Christmas and New Year, I have fallen into a pleasant tradition of looking back over my blogs from the year past. I am often surprise by what I have forgotten from the past 12 months, and always enjoy seeing the photos of so many …
