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September 2008
It’s difficult, with the passing of years, to remember the exact time and age you were when certain events took place in your life. But nevertheless the memories remain strong and vivid even to this day... Read More
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If the grass wants cutting today, it should have been cut yesterday. Look after your lawn and it shows the whole garden off. Read More
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You don’t have to be Popeye to know that spinach is versatile and tastes great, complementing lots odf different ingredients. And that’s without even having to squeeze open the tin with your bare hands. Please note: just don’t expec... Read More
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This is an easy and delicious crumble - one of our favourites all year round! If, like us, you are lucky enough to have your own apple trees, there is even greater satisfaction in being able to use your own home-grown produce as the apples ripen! Read More
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The swallows were gathering the other day ready to head for warmer weather, bet they wish they hadn't bothered coming here! Read More
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Yesterday, after all the horrendous and incessant rain we have experienced, was a bright and sunny day - too good an opportunity to miss, so out came the rucksack, Gandalf stick (well it's not really magical but it has got me out of a few tricky and ... Read More
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We're always seeing a toad or two in our compost bin when we add to its contents. However, I was lucky enough to spot not 2 but 3 toads yesterday!! And even luckier that they obliged me by staying put until I had fetched my camera from indoors! If yo... Read More
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This summer we had an escaped canary who visited our garden. We christened him Kenny and he came daily for about 3 weeks but he hasn't been seen since ....... Read More
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