We have a small patch of Mint growing in the garden. It doesn't get used anywhere near as much as it should, though I do make some mint-sauce with it occasionally. But I do like the smell of it when I brush against some … [Read more...]
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March 18, 2011 By
We have a small bush in our garden -- I keep it small and well-trimmed because of its close proximity to where the car is parked. The first blossoms have started to appear on it -- making the most of some wonderful … [Read more...]
Friday Foto
February 18, 2011 By
Spring is in the air! I love this time of year, seeing all the new growth beginning to appear -- even in my tiny and somewhat unkempt garden. This is a picture I managed to get earlier this week; it's the beginnings of a … [Read more...]
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August 6, 2010 By
Another Ladybird picture this week. I really do seem to have a bit of thing for them lately. I've always liked them, but I'm also discovering that they're relatively easy to photograph in comparison to many insects. This … [Read more...]
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July 23, 2010 By
We have a few Hollyhocks, of various colours, growing along the fence in our garden. I was watching a bee flying in and out of the flowers and gathering pollen all over itself -- attempting, unsuccessfully, to get a … [Read more...]
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May 28, 2010 By
This is a picture of one of the Aquilegia flowers we have growing in the garden. They don't last for very long, unfortunately, and we only have a couple of them growing, even though I keep trying to encourage them to … [Read more...]
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May 7, 2010 By
I came across this little chap while exploring in the garden this week. Ever since I was a kid I've always liked to see Ladybirds -- except when they suddenly arrive in huge numbers and blanket everything. I always count … [Read more...]
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April 23, 2010 By
I was trying to clear a part of a big patch of weeds in the garden the other day; and I came across this. It's a Periwinkle of one variety or another. I knew they were pretty hardy, and like to be shaded, but I was … [Read more...]
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April 16, 2010 By
I have been the fortunate recipient of a wonderful gift. My daughter's partner has treated himself to a new camera, and very generously given me his old one -- a Nikon D40x. Thank you Dave, it's very much … [Read more...]
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October 9, 2009 By
Friday Foto I was really pleased to have managed to capture the amazing markings on this Spider. I've no idea what kind it is, it could have been deadly poisonous for all I knew -- not very likely in England unless it … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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