What do Chickens Like Best?
The chickens are about two years old today. This Borage, all dancing flowers and dainty hairs, is supposedly a favourite with chickens. Time they got a treat, for managing to still be here.
Month: November 2020
Roses and Tomatoes at the Wrong Time of Year.
A confused rose has flowered and the tomato glut keeps weirdly glutting. As well as the normal November business, we are forced to eat tomatoes and pick roses. Is this a sign that things are different this year?
Hedgehogs in the Pampas Grass
The garden is bleak. Leaves rot on slimy paths, sunflower skeletons collapse against broken garden chairs, abandoned balls wait for dogs that don’t visit and snivelling chickens hang around the back door, hoping for company. Above all this the Pampas Plumes soar towards the sky. ‘Look at us’ they say. ‘See how we glow in the sun. Autumn is wonderful’.
Now the Holly bears a Berry and it’s not just for Christmas
The holly tree is groaning with berries and we’re all groaning about Christmas. There are three things to worry about.
