Phil and I started visiting Pleasington Wood during the Autumn months of 2009 and every visit brings new and unexpected finds. Spring and summer are yet to come so I'm looking forward to whats ahead. I think there's a certain satisfaction in being aware of whats actually growing around you even if you can't identify everything on the spot. The Velvet Shank and Jews ear are two types of mushroom that we've never come across before but enjoyed identifying later.. The little green leafed plant is a cutting taken from a big mop white Hydrangea on our travels through the woods, looks like its taken;-). The top picture shows a climbing shrub, this plant has looked the same for several months now and I cant wait to see this lovely plant in full bloom. The name of this plant alludes me, I don't even know what colour the petals will be. It could be a smaller flowering Hydrangea, I'll just have to wait and see. Instant gratification has its merits but some things are worth waiting for ar'nt they. These parrot tulip (Madonna) bulbs were planted in the ole tin bucket back in November, it will be at least another month and a half before they come into bloom. My grandad always said not to wish your life away, I don't intend to .... living and enjoying the moment is for me.
Firsts for the Year
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I did my weekly patrol of the Dells along the Water of Leith earlier
today. Crafty Green Boyfriend came with me as he does when he has a free
day (today...
Skywatch Friday - 27 March 2025
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[image: DSCN3281] This is what our front yard used to look like. We had two
pear trees in the front yard for years. They are not Bradford Pears, I
forget w...
Workshops update
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*This photo shows what the weather's been like here. That's steam coming
off my neighbours shed roof after a brief downpour of rain. *
I hope we’re g...
The New Cottagesmallholder HQ
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This is a computer generated image of my new house. It has two bedrooms and
a bathroom upstairs, downstairs there is a sitting room, a loo and a
kitchen ...
Summer Speed
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Hello! Just popping in very quickly in amongst wrapping a big parcel,
making a packed lunch, sorting laundry, dashing out to the shops, and
packing for a f...
Coffee Cherry Pickin'
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Spring has sprung and my coffee trees are loaded with fruit ready for
harvesting and turning into delicious beverages to enjoy over the coming
months…
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2018 My Year with Cancer
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First of all, apologies to anyone who commented on the last post I did and
didn't get a reply. For some reason all the comments got lost.
This is the firs...
Hot Stuff!
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I've been picking chillis nearly every day now. Wait until they are fully
red and then harvest them. This will enable unripe chillis on the plant to
d...
Scale by Jason Freeman
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Scale by Jason Freeman
[image: Scale by Jason Freeman]
Friday, 24th February 2017
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Believing...... Is Half Way There.
*It is funny how life can sometimes throw things into your path that has a
way of bringing you back into focus. If yo...
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
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Larson delivers a detailed and well researched retelling of the last voyage
and sinking of the Lusitania. The ship, its crew and passengers are brought
t...
New Year, New Start
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Bright and early yesterday morning Alfie and I arrived at my newly
selected patch and got started. The area I've chosen is a square of quiet
country lanes...
DNA testing Foreign Dogs
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Over the past few years there have been an increasing number of street
dogs being brought to the UK for rehoming. Just in the past year I have
noticed a...
Wheel of the Year // Samhain Blessings
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Brightest blessings for a wonderful Samhain one and all. B and I are
currently in New York so it's tricky to celebrate right now but we'll make
sure we hav...
no blogger for now
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I have had this blog since December 2007. Now Blogger has decided I have
used all of my available space and is not allowing me to post photos. Oh,
sure I c...
Watery Wednesday #176
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Hi guys! I'm sooo sorry I'm late. I've been so busy I don't even know what
day of the week it is. I've got an interesting shot for you this week. I'm
still...
Please follow the link to Weekend Reflections
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I've changed Weekend Reflections web address since I no longer live in
Newtown.
Click HERE to go to Weekend Reflections.
Also please remember to update you...
Merlin...
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Hello everyone, are you all enjoying that small glow of sunshine peeping
through the mist?
(Well that's what it's like here anyway...)
The beautiful pictu...
Oh wow, your bulbs are ready to greet spring! Those mushrooms have lovely colors! :)
ReplyDeleteGood post Deb. That top photo is super.
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