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Wordless Wednesday

November 16, 20169 Comments

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Cotoneaster horizontalis and Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ hanging out in front of the potting shed

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Hi, thanks for visiting the blog. I’m Nic – a garden and nature writer based in Hertfordshire. I’m also a peat-free gardener, keen birdwatcher, inveterate bookworm and mum to two budding growers. Join me as I follow my crops from plot to plate, explore new plants and share the wonder and beauty of the nature world…

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Highlights of the day: the commitment of the young people at the climate strike in King's Lynn; curlew and spoonbill on the salt marsh; and now wine, wild writing and the tang of the sea.

Found hedgehog poo by the hedgehog hole in the gate. A HEDGEHOG IS VISITING THE GARDEN! 🦔 😍

Cleaning out the iron prominent caterpillars who are looking increasingly like miniature dragons...

Today my 7-year-old was chosen to be on the school newspaper team. On her first day she has instigated an 'eco-page' that she will be writing with another student. It is possible I might be feeling a little bit proud! 🤗

Enjoyed talking about the place of our gardens in the wider landscape this evening. Ending with a quote from Benedict Macdonald's book 'Rebirding' about Ecological Tidiness Disorder and its impact on wildlife in the UK.

The strawflowers are intriguing - such a variety of colour and form, and looking like they've dried on the stem.

The patty pan squashes are more productive than in previous years. They've appreciated the rain and heat, I think.

Pesto anyone? 🤔

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