Monthly Archives: February 2019

A worm’s eye view.

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Pauline

First of all I would like to talk about photographing crocus, snowdrops or any small flower which only stands about 3 inches high. I have puzzled as to which is the best way to do it, either standing. but then … Continue reading →

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Another little project.

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Pauline

Just a little one this time. Years ago, when we first visited East Lambrook Manor in Somerset at this time of year, I was overwhelmed by the sight of hundreds of Crocus tommasinianus spreading in the grass under a variegated … Continue reading →

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Twice the space!

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Pauline

The new path that we  have made in the woodland now means that I have doubled the space to plant in! I don’t know why it has taken me nearly 30 yrs to do this, I really wish I had … Continue reading →

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Much needed sunshine. GBBD February 2019.

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Pauline

After our blip of snow and ice a couple of weeks ago, it is so wonderful at the moment to have the sun shining each day and temperatures about 5 or 6 degrees warmer. Wandering around the garden yesterday, without … Continue reading →

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Just in time.

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Pauline

Ladies from the village WI. came for coffee, cake and biscuits yesterday, they also came to have a wander round the garden to see the snowdrops and other lovlies that are flowering at the moment. The weather behaved itself with … Continue reading →

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What a difference!

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Pauline

The snow has finally all gone, today the sun was shing and the sky a beautiful blue! At last I could get out and check on all my lovely winter flowers, no coat needed as it was nicely warm and … Continue reading →

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More than just a sprinkling.

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Pauline

On one hand, we didn’t have as much snow as had been forecast, which is good, but we had enough to make driving a bit of a worry, it was very icy under the snow. Getting out of my little … Continue reading →

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