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Sunday morning seaside stroll

The weather was perfect for a stroll by the sea, no wind blowing, sunshine from a...

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18 Sep, 2022
Shirley_tulip

Shaping some shrubs today

Some of the evergreen shrubs have grown, despite the lack of rain, so I was in the...

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21 Aug, 2022
Shirley_tulip

Flowers in the sun

These were enjoying the warmth of the sun yesterday, as was I, but today is definitely...

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28 May, 2022
Shirley_tulip

Spring clearing in the garden

Yesterday the sun shone, not much breeze, so it was the perfect weather to begin...

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19 Mar, 2022
Shirley_tulip

Strolling on New Years Day 2022

The Christmas decorations are packed away for another year, the glitter and sparkle...

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1 Jan, 2022
Shirley_tulip

December 15 - just a little colour in the garden

I wandered around the garden earlier today, camera in hand, just in case there was...

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15 Dec, 2021
Shirley_tulip

Catch this if you can!

'The Wild Gardener', a really heart warming programme (2 episodes) on BBC2 at 8pm,...

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23 Nov, 2021
Shirley_tulip

A fresh November morning

at the seaside. The tide was high, the Oystercatchers, Sandlings and Gulls were feasting...

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6 Nov, 2021
Shirley_tulip

The calm after the storm.

The strong gusty winds, together with some torrential downpours have left the garden...

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5 Oct, 2021
Shirley_tulip

A sad Bank Holiday weekend

It is with great sadness that I write to say our feline friend, Megan, passed away...

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31 Aug, 2021
Shirley_tulip

Roses flowering today

This is 'Rhapsody in Blue' showing itself for the third time this year! The little...

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25 Aug, 2021
Shirley_tulip

When I grow up

I want to be as big as you! This Lavender 'Hidcote' was planted in June 2010 and...

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20 Aug, 2021
Shirley_tulip


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