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A Pocketful of Illusions
In the first stages of easing the current, pretty comprehensive lockdown, we took advantage of a sunny day a couple of weeks ago to pop down the road to Spetchley Park Gardens which had not long re-opened their gates. We … Continue reading
Posted in Artsy, Houses & Gardens, Locality, Photography, Seasonal
Tagged garden, reflection, spring, water
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In the garden
Spring is well under way. The daffs and crocuses are done, grape hyacinths are hanging on in there and anemones (a few) in fine fettle. Tadpoles wriggle in the rather neglected pond… Best of all, though, for a Yorkshire lass, … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Drink, Houses & Gardens, Photography
Tagged domestic, flora, garden, home, season, spring
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At last…
Shame on me – not only are the thoughts random but becoming even more intermittent! Just a quickie for now… It was so nice to see some signs of spring and have a day of sunshine. I know the flooding … Continue reading
Posted in Locality, Nature, Photography, Uncategorized
Tagged flora, flowers, photography, snowdrops, spring
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Risotto Primavera
Had to get some more asparagus while the local season is on (the Vale of Evesham is asparagus central!). It was so cold and wet and miserable this evening I decided that risotto was the only possible recipe – the … Continue reading
Small Pleasures
What a pleasure to meander through a local garden last week through the NGS (National Gardens Scheme) and enjoy the fruits of other people’s labour! Over 350 different types of plant and a few unusual additions make this a very … Continue reading
Posted in Houses & Gardens, Locality, Nature
Tagged charity, flowers, garden, NGS, seasonal, spring, visit, Worcester, Worcestershire
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Spring meadows
The Worcestershire Wildlife Trust’s Eades Meadow is looking pretty glorious at the moment. (Quite what made me think that was a good place for a hyper-allergic hay fever sufferer to spend a hour or two, though, especially after going round … Continue reading
Asparagus Season
Yay for the season – a little foray to the Vale of Evesham today. Local ‘gras plus a couple of asparagus and Parmesan scones from the Wayside shop in Wickhamford – excellent. Made “Aunty Delia’s” foaming hollandaise to go with … Continue reading
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