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Ladybirds: have they flown away, home?

Last year we had so many ladybirds. This year I have hardly seen any.

ladybirds hibernating seedheadLadybirds in my clematis last year

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I was reminded today of the ladybirds while on a walk with a friend, when I looked closely at the old man’s beard illuminating the hedgerows. No nesting ladybirds. Continue reading “Ladybirds: have they flown away, home?”

Morning light and Advent Calendars

The morning light yesterday on the last day of November was like Turkish delight over the fields at the back of our house while the gardens were still in shadows. The horse (not mine!) knew where to stand to catch the early rays between the roof top shadows.

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