I know that things are a little bleak for us global northerners at the moment. But, on the positive, here in jolly Sussex, each day is a little longer than the one before and step by tiny incremental step, signs of life are shyly, (oh, so shyly), showing themselves. And a little winter sunshine can … Continue reading Some Winter Colour (But Frankly Not Much)
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I Went And Lost My Mojo
My gardening mojo that is; my gardening wherewithal or my gardening oomph, if you prefer. I distinctly remember seeing it just before Christmas - if only fleetingly. To be honest we've not been constant companions these past few weeks. And then during Christmas and barrelling through into the New Year, we seem to have parted … Continue reading I Went And Lost My Mojo
A Christmas Eve Ghost Story*
Sometimes I can get a little lonely working at the Priory and if I spot someone walking along the public footpath, I'll sprint after them, grab them by the wrist and make them chat. They almost always say one of two things to me, either: "Please go away and leave us alone. You're scaring my … Continue reading A Christmas Eve Ghost Story*
"Stood a Lowly Cattle Shed"
Once a week I drive up onto the ridge above the Priory to visit Margaret. In her large, warm kitchen we have a natter, exchanging gossip about the Priory and the village, and a cup of tea. Afterwards, I might have a nosey about the farmyard. Go and see her chickens and guinea fowl or, … Continue reading "Stood a Lowly Cattle Shed"
A Watery World
A few short weeks ago, I was bemoaning the lack of rain at the Priory and how very low the water levels were. (See "My Pond Leaks ..."). But not any more. Over the past couple of weeks, we've had some seriously heavy downpours here in East Sussex. The west pond (with it's leak) … Continue reading A Watery World
Red
Are you feeling a little glum? Depressed at the thought of weeks and weeks of grey drizzle and overcast sky? (If you're in the Northern hemisphere that is). Do Christmas songs on perpetual loop drive you to random acts of meanness toward strangers? Well ,what you need is a great, big slap of red. Technicolour … Continue reading Red
"Anxious Hog"
If you're not a blogger, you may not be aware that I can see quite a lot of information about you, the reader. I'm able to see where you are, what you read on the blog, how long you stay, your weight, girth and what you're wearing. (Some of these aren't strictly true). And if … Continue reading "Anxious Hog"
The Anxious Gardener 