The Priory Wisteria …

... hasn't flowered in my five years as gardener.  Well, not properly.  It does give a stutter of blue throughout the summer but the big spring show just hasn't happened; the flower buds have always been killed by the late, sharp frosts we have down in the valley. It is an impressive plant and big; … Continue reading The Priory Wisteria …

The Fox And The Crow

We feed crows.  We don't go out much, so we feed crows.  Any scraps that used to go to the chickens now go to the crows. They are generally grateful but sometimes our offerings aren't quite to their liking.  Stale bread, for example, is patiently collected, bit by bit, until a good bill full is … Continue reading The Fox And The Crow