Where the grass is Long

The rain never seems to stop as I look out of my window.

The grass is growing longer and Longer.

But happy to say the Birds still keep visiting my feeding table

Blue tits, Sparrow’s  many of these and even a female Blackbird has perched herself on the tiny feeding bowl.

The Goldfinches seems to enjoy the seeds that are springing up from the long long grass.

A Dove is nesting in a low bushel , in a flimsy nest, this is what they do.

The Pond at the top of the garden is silent apart from the Baby moorhens, growing bigger as the weeks fly by. I noticed  a pair of Canadian Geese fly over, and land in the Pond next door. Even they are being very choosy where to nest this year.

Sunday as Wile-e and I went for our walk along the Country Road, the Sun happened to make an appearance. A handsome Mare and her Foul was in the field , as I peered over the hedge . What a Beautiful little Girl/boy he was with his long  legs , A sight to bring joy to anyone’s Heart. They haven’t been out for a day or two , so I am eager to catch them on camera., to share with you.

My rake and garden tools are put away for now , so lets hope the Sun makes a quick return.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

What’s on My Mind

Well it has sure rained at lot , well that’s an understate ment poured over the last few week’s . A few weeks ago I potted some begonias yellow and  Red , such an up-lifting colour don’t you think. To add a bit of colour to my some what bleak looking Patio and surrounding arrears. Having not enough dry time I haven’t been able to get out and get tidying. So I bought a Lovely Yellow Begonia from the garden centre already established, and placed it by the back door.

I noticed there is a Dove (ring necked) nesting in the front garden. It’s quite a small tree with not an awful lot of coverage. But I suppose she knows what she is doing. I put some wild bird seed out every Morning, and she comes down to feed for a short while. I can’t see her mate so I’m not sure if she is now on her own.

The Pond at the top of my garden is very quiet this year , all the mallards seem to have flown off to look for a new mate. Leaving the Moorhens with their chicks to feed. So in fact they have the whole place to themselves., and very nice to.

The weekend is fast approaching for me anyhow and for most folk I’m sure. A new month is almost upon us and hasn’t April just sped by. What’s the weekend hold for you any plans. I have a little housework to do and maybe a little cooking a few cakes and cookies. I must admit I haven’t really felt like housework and all it entails, I think you have to be in the right frame of mind. Unless of course it’s an necessity . Instead I have been watching a good afternoon Movie with a cup of tea and piece of cake. With guess who sitting by my side , Wile-e but I think it was the cake he had his eye on. With those large brown eye’s how could I resist , not giving into him. LOL.

Enjoy your Weekend hope you find time to relax.  I have posted the Begonia as you can see separately to this blog.

Lovely

Beautiful Week..

Wow what a beautiful week it has been sunshine by the bucket loads. This time of year it came as quite a surprise to many people , the Season’s are changing all the time. Well it gave me a chance to catch up on my garden clearance , as it seemed to be taking forever. So I am quite pleased with what I have achieved, over the past week. When I was very busy out there I could hear all the sounds of the birds. The Song Thrush   sat high in the tree , and belted out his beautiful song yet again. So I sat back and took it all in , the birds are busy around me collecting twigs and bits and pieces building their nests. Don’t you just love this time of year.

I caught a glimpse of the baby moorhens April 2nd , they where so very tiny and hiding in the bulrushes. Maybe next time I will manage to catch them on film.  

I noticed the heads of my yellow flowers where just showing , but as I said I am ashamed to say I don’t what they are called. Here they are and here below an old photo of them in full bloom.

Well that’s all for now till next time, the weather is due to change this week, and a chilly week is ahead.  Hope you all have a great week. 

Back to The Garden

Cookies for my Sister

 The past week has been Spring like here , so just in time for my sister’s visit. A good few days we enjoyed and laugh’s and walks. Wile-e was soo pleased to greet her at the door , as she tried to get inside I had to calm him down.

Now back to the garden there is certainly a lot to do , tidying up isn’t one of my favourite job’s I must admit. But I have managed to clear the small area in the front of the pathway. June brings (I hope ) Pink and Yellow roses in this area. The smell as you walk up the pathway is wonderful, so this area is important to keep clear. Also the long tall yellow flower which I have never found out what they are called I’m ashamed to say. I can just about see their tiny heads poking up from the cleared soil now.

First thing this Morning I could hear quite clearly the Song Thrush  singing high in the distant tree. I am so pleased to hear him this Spring, as last year he never showed up. He has in fact been here all Morning and is still belting out his beautiful tones.

On the Pond at the top of my garden I noticed a Moorhen in the reeds on her nest. So they should be due mid to end of April.

It rained last night so the ground is still wet , so until it dries out a bit more, why don’t you join me for tea and a Cookie.  The weather looks to be pretty good over the weekend , hope it is where-ever you are. Catch you later and Take care.

Sunny Sunday

It has been a lovely bright Sunny Day today , so I decided to tidy round a few dead shrubs. Glad I did as I came across these lovely little Hellebores . Since I let the light in they have come along leaps and bounds .  It feels very Spring like today , the sound of bird song especially the Blackbird brings a cheer to your heart.

Tomorrow I am picking my lady friend up for a spot of Lunch. So I am looking forward to that . I have mentioned this Farm Shop before  so if I remember I will take my camera with me., to give you a Glimpse of this fabulous Place. It’s a family run business and has expanded to a much larger Restaurant Area.  They have also got four alpacas  in the nearby field., I just love these guys they are so inquisitive. They are very close to the Larma family, they are supposed to deter Foxes. As they have lots of chickens in the same field .

Well that’s all for now hope you all have a Fantastic week stay happy and hopefully March will bring some fine weather.

Weekend Greeting’s ..

April 2011

My week started pretty good Monday I picked up my dear friend , and off we went for lunch. We both enjoyed a roast pork lunch followed by a delish Latte , at our Local farm shop/ restaurant.  Tuesday an appointment at the optician. I haven’t been into this town for well over 9 months and I was surprised to see some shop’s have re-opened ie The Deli , so I enjoyed a lovely cup of coffee in there.  This was always one of my favourite little places to grab a fresh sandwich and refreshments. The optician’s are moving into bigger premises , maybe just as well as it is pretty small in there . How are your glasses do you need any for computer work, no, reading maybe no thank you. What about sun glasses , oh no thank you I always get the same questions every time I go in for a test. :0  

Wednesday it was freezing cold just walked round the garden, topping up bird feeders and feeding the ducks in the pond. 

The beautiful Park above is about 20 miles  away and I am looking forward to visiting again this April , just to see these beautiful Blossoms.  

Hope you have a good and safe and warm weekend

When the weather’s cold ….

Feb 2012

Now what do you think this is , well it’s a thin layer of Ice. Looking closer I could see all the pretty patterns .  Hands up who loves the cold weather  What no one , well I used to know a working colleague  a number of years ago who simply loved the cold weather. In fact he liked nothing better than to go home after a long day and take a cold shower brrrr. whether it be winter or summer.  The colder the better he used to say, wonder where he is now maybe  he’s skiing down the slopes as that was a hobby of his , in those days.  This true and he really did feel happier when it was very cold. 

The last time this lovely Rose bloomed was last Novemeber.

So I’m quite lucky to see some more blooms on the go. This was given to me December  2010 for my Birthday.  Well that’s all for now the kitchen is calling out to me, have a good weekend stay warm . 

 

Coldest Day of the Year brrrrr….

This was taken yesterday at 7 30am

 Well it’s been snowing on Dartmoor far across in the far distance, I can just about see a white blanket of snow, from my kitchen window. They have promised us a very hard month ahead. So not looking forward to snow .

My Chinese Rose has decided to surprise me again, with two new buds Yipeee

Chinese Rose

Lovely I thought it had finished for now , so well pleased.

Wile-e and I had our morning walk and it was time to get out his wool coat. If I’m not mistaken he looked up a me feeling very pleased with himself, he know’s he looks pretty good in it. LOL  As we turned the corner it’s pretty well open fields , so the blast of cold air on my face was not very welcoming. The time we arrived home my face was burning red , so I plonked some face cream on rather quickly.

 

Well off to the kitchen soon to make a few cakes to go with my cuppa.

Have a great week and where-ever you are stay warm and safe,

Wishing you Well

It’s funny this time of year I am at a loss what to write about. The weather maybe dull cloudy and wet at the Moment. But quite mild for this time of year, I don’t like snow and won’t drive in it.   Not much you can do in the garden either , although I do have some pretty Primroses to go the wall out the front. Oh I’ll do that tomorrow , me thinks.

I have an eye test , check up at the dentist and a trim next week. If I can be bothered to make an appointment that is.

I found a lovely little Cookie Recipe nice and easy they turned out very tasty. I’ll put that on tomorrow  for you , me thinks.

Have a good week what ever the weather of the Mood you’re in.   What may I ask mood are you in today?

A beautfiul Morning