Tag Archives: Garden

Creature comforts…

Posted on July 27, 2020 by

The bee spread its wings and managed to take off from the hot flagstones… rising a mere inch before landing again. I watched him try and fail to achieve lift off several times over the next few minutes. He obviously … Continue reading →

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Dreaming Stones ~ Into the Highlands

Posted on July 13, 2020 by

We had pumped up the still-deflating tyre once again before leaving Kinross. In spite of all assurances by the mechanic, there was obviously some kind of problem and the winding roads of the Highlands are unforgiving. It was to be … Continue reading →

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Different #midnighthaiku

Posted on April 11, 2020 by

Big fish or little Someone stands out from the crowd There is always one The fish in the pond all have names and quite distinctive characters. Fred, a lovely bright orange butterfly koi, is one of the babies. The markings … Continue reading →

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Wildflower #midnighthaiku

Posted on April 5, 2020 by

Man seeks mastery Nature laughs and sows her seeds Beauty blooms unchecked *

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Forlorn hope…

Posted on March 7, 2020 by

“It’s a good day for life,” said my son, as I helped him across the garden to look at the emerging buds on his acer. He was right… the sun, for once, had shone all morning, making working in the … Continue reading →

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Unseasonable weather?

Posted on January 13, 2020 by

The primulas, I can understand. For all their delicate beauty, they are hardy little souls and are happy to flower in winter, even poking their petals through the snow. But, for the rest of my son’s newly planted garden, there … Continue reading →

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November?

Posted on November 1, 2019 by

November… all long, dark nights and frozen days. Or, if you are in my son’s garden, all light and colour. Even clouds of midges over the pond… It is not exactly what you would expect for this time of year, … Continue reading →

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After the rain…

Posted on October 28, 2019 by

We seem to have had nothing but torrential rain here for weeks. Not a day has gone by without the heavens opening at some point… not even on days that have begun with frost. But, on the first morning that … Continue reading →

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From weeds to wildflowers…

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

When my son’s old driveway was constructed, no-one thought to lay a weed membrane beneath it. Consequently, when a nice crop of weeds grew between the blocks I, as the designated gardener, had to tackle the things. I won’t use … Continue reading →

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The Small Dog and the Visitor

Posted on October 3, 2019 by

“Oh, writer, you had better come,” The Small Dog whispered low, “There’s something going on out there, I think you ought to know.” She sounded quite unhappy, “…Be as quiet as a mouse, We’ve got prospective tenants Looking at the … Continue reading →

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