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Writing, Reading, Rambling. Wildlife in the garden and further affield. The snails (Helix Aspersa Maxima) have been here almost two weeks and already growing and trying “solid food” . This morning, I found ragged holes in yesterday’s baby salad leaf – carefully chosen from the packet they are sharing with me. The first baby snails hatched aroud mid July. You can see how tiny they are compared to the text. Since then, they’re s. No comments yet — be the first. Please leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter...
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Yummy Stuff | dawnshiftersdiary
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Writing, Reading, Rambling. Wildlife in the garden and further affield. My chance to play Earth Mother and planet saver, resurrecting traditional recipes and adding the odd innovation. Hoping to get some of my own pictures up here before too long. Stawberry and Honey Jam – somehow, the replacement of some sugar with honey seems to enhance the freshness of the fruit flavour. We put custard on ours. 7 August:. Golden Plum Jam with Sage and Star Anise. Blackberry and Apple Jam. Watched a young grey squirrel...
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wildlife in the garden & further affield | dawnshiftersdiary
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Writing, Reading, Rambling. Wildlife in the garden and further affield. Wildlife in the garden and further affield. The little whispy cirrus cloud is picking up a pinkish glow as the sky lightens and a small flock of goldfinches flutters into the tall silver birch. The craking sound of a pheasant stops the small birds feeding temporarily, but he must still be over in the autumn-planted field. January 27, 2013. January 29, 2013. I had a similar experience: whilst there was still snow, I was replenishing b...
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Dawn Word Picture | dawnshiftersdiary
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Writing, Reading, Rambling. Wildlife in the garden and further affield. February 4, 2015. Posted by dawnshifter in Uncategorized. Snow reflects streetlights upwards, washing the grey sky with orange. Strong winds throw the trees around, but cold had cemented the frosting tight to the branches. Each tree waves in time with its own sympathetic harmonies. No comments yet — be the first. Please leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:.
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Writing, Reading, Rambling | dawnshiftersdiary
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Writing, Reading, Rambling. Wildlife in the garden and further affield. Writing, Reading, Rambling. The writing’s mostly taken a back seat this last few weeks – probably the right thing in the bigger scheme of things. Although I continue to scribble down observations on life and characters. Three young women behind the bar, and another perched on a barstool, all pregnant. There’s got to be a story in there somewhere. Science fantasy like Midwich Cuckoos? Juicy bit of incest? Hmm – stored. The “doin...
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The safety net | dawnshiftersdiary
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Writing, Reading, Rambling. Wildlife in the garden and further affield. One thing this sceptred isle has going for it is one of the best state-run safety nets in the world. We all put in when we can and we all get support when we need it – right? Almost socialist – whether we like it or not. Maybe even bordering on the communist. Too soft on third-generation NEETs. Meant for the deserving poor only? To now, I’ve been pretty split, like the Officer Krupke song. In West Side Story. Asks me about the online...
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The Bees | dawnshiftersdiary
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Writing, Reading, Rambling. Wildlife in the garden and further affield. Honey Bees courtesy VitaEurope. Pictures and updates to follow on:. Other honey bees stuff. Allsorts of bees and wasps. 9 August 2011: The Best News. 8211; my bees are fairly healthy! The Nuneaton branch apiary at Dobbies, Atherstone was found to have EFB. 23 January 2012 – mixed news. Yesterday. Note to self: remember to plant more spring-flowering bulbs. Tues 27 March 2012:. Sunday 1 April 2012:. Out early to pack the car. A most c...
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Crafty Me | dawnshiftersdiary
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Writing, Reading, Rambling. Wildlife in the garden and further affield. This will have some examples of crafts, crafting and craft fairs past. Mostly from my allotment and friends allotment, theres more details on the yummy stuff page. I sold out of honey here, but have bottled up some more for the next show. Also replenished the rich mincemeat and spiced apple butter. But if you’re after the plum sauce, you need to get in quick. No comments yet — be the first. Please leave a Reply Cancel reply.
