March roared in at 90 mph and eventually departed at a more sedate 70 mph, a little more than a roaring lion and no sign of the lamb. Even the most resilient of my “daffs” were beaten to the ground, the emergent alliums were shredded and the scillas were wishing they’d never left Siberia. That […]
Croft Gardener
Wordless Wednesday – Is it safe to come out now?
Wordless Wednesday – Buttercup?
There are more things in heaven and earth Horatio….
The spring equinox, a solar eclipse, aurora borealis and the highest tides for a century all within a few days – enough to give any Druid, Celt or pagan an anxiety attack. Fortunately I did not have to hide under the bed again, on Tuesday night I was comatose under the duvet, not in fear […]
International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day we are being asked to “reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.” This year’s theme, “Empowering Women – Empowering Humanity: Picture It!” envisions a world […]