Magnolia

A recent walk provided a new discovery. Obviously this magnolia tree has been in situ for many years, but until this spring I had never noticed it. What a revelation! Standing tall and dignified at the edge of a garden it displayed an abundance of magnificent pale amethyst and alabaster flowers. I’m amazed we haven’t…

Tragedy.

A neighbouring cat sidles amongst the front garden shrubs Eyes a-glow in the early morning sunshine. It slinks and stealthily twines amongst the twigs And pounces Successfully. Another bird dies. I have often written about the birds that visit our garden and how much pleasure they provide. This morning I was heartbroken to discover feathers…

Safety in Numbers

Red rumped parrots are common in these parts and groups of them are often seen on the back lawn feeding on something…I’m not quite sure what, as they get their beaks down amongst the roots and tug until they find what they want. It doesn’t always seem to be seeds they are interested in. It…

The Pleasure of Spring: 11-09-2021

What an exciting time it is in the garden just now. There has been another 25 mm of rain since I last posted and with warmer, sunnier days the growth happening in the garden beds is nothing short of miraculous. A week ago ornamental grasses were shorn like a ‘short back and sides’ and already…