Cold north-west winds are bringing showers of rain and, later, perhaps a little sleet or snow. It’s a day for staying indoors in front of a fire. But outside the kitchen window, dried seedheads of Hollyhocks move in the breeze … Continue reading →
Although a week may be a long time in politics, it can also be a long time in the natural world. This is most apparent in spring or autumn, when seasonal changes can happen very rapidly. Just a week ago … Continue reading →
This is a post I would have preferred not to write, for it describes a plant disease I haven’t seen before and, quite frankly, don’t want to see again. At the end of July we had four days of rather … Continue reading →