April 2026
As the old song says ‘There may be trouble ahead….’ and it’s true that there are many things to unsettle our everyday lives and thoughts at the moment. A war many miles away can impact us here at home too. At such times I find there is comfort to be found in being in nature; just a quiet walk in fresh air and sunshine, focussing on the sounds and signs of spring all around us can help to still our innermost fears. Today I am planting a small patch of seed potatoes, each with
March 2026
Turning over the calendar page this morning feels like the end of winter! The ever-changing picture, the window to this room, is now full of signs of spring! Bobbing daffodils, pale green shoots along the weeping willow fronds and pairs of canoodling pigeons. Stepping outside in the morning I am greeted by a rather shouty song thrush, who never stops singing! (Not as melodic as the blackbird, but he comes later). Of course there will be plenty of cold days, gales and rain
