So…..Comfrey, the three legged cat.
Here’s a quick review since his arrival in our garden six months ago.
At first he yowled from a distance and sneakily devoured Curly cats’ food, then after a month he befriended me and blatantly devoured Curly cats’ food, resulting in me feeding him separately. Then he moved into the herb garden outside the front door and waited for me to feed him there, and finally, over the last two months he has yowled day and night with his nose pressed tight against the front door.
Hubs suddenly decided to take action!
Last Sunday evening he typed, lost, three legged cat, into the internet and a site called Southport lost and found pets came up. He browsed missing cats and on page two there was COMFREY, only he was called Anthony. Turns out he went missing six months ago when he escaped after moving into the area, he is a chap and is eight years old.
Calls were quickly made and within thirty minutes a man arrived…..
and Comfrey Anthony and owner were reunited in my lounge. The chap was sobbing, as was I, he just couldn’t believe he’d finally found him! What a wonderful outcome, although I do miss him as he’s such an affectionate little thing. Thanks goodness Curly cat always had food and water in the kennel in the front….that kept this little cat alive.
He’s now under success stories on the site!
Now I’m sorry for those of you who get the creeps looking at pictures of mice, but I found this little baby mouse almost dead in my garden. I warmed it in my hand and fed it corn then took it to the rescue…..now it has opened it’s eyes and is doing really well…..I just love it’s tiny little pink paw resting on my huge pink hand….
A couple of days ago, Sam was leaping about in his usual goofy way. I looked to see what had caught his attention when I suddenly spotted three young red squirrels racing up my beech tree….and guess what….there is a drey on the branch…..FINALLY they are breeding in the garden again….what brilliant news. Their numbers have dropped drastically over recent years, as a result of the virus, so to see them making a comeback is just fanbloomingtastic!
A long slow blink…
I was very disturbed today while working with the foxes. This guy pictured above was really, really stressed. Usually the foxes are quiet and fearful and hide away, but he was screaming and barking, the sound was terrible, really eerie. The poor thing was also biting the cage bars and kept putting his paws through and patting me. It was horrible to watch and was tearing the heart out of me. I kept trying to go faster and faster so I could leave him in peace, which of course just meant that everything was taking longer as I was making mistakes. I even covered his entire cage with a towel but he just bit it and pulled it in and shredded it. This fox also bites people so I was warned to be careful around him.
In the end I broke the silence rule. I went really close to him and whispered that no harm was intended and as soon as his mange was better he would be released. I slow-blinked the whole time and willed him to understand….crazy I know….BUT….just like Comfrey cat last week, it WORKED. He lay down, stopped barking and screaming, put his face next to mine through the cage and slow blinked back! I then took this picture and gave him some extra sausages and cake, as foxes have a sweet tooth. He hid his extra food in his bedding and went to sleep.
While cycling, hubs and I always seem to meet the farmer, it’s incredible watching how quickly his collies can get these sheep out of the field to the road where he feeds them.
It’s really odd seeing berries everywhere in the garden while the sun is shining!
I know you can’t eat elder berries without cooking them, but don’t they look juicy…
Now, I’m wondering if my black eyed suzy vine is a perennial, it has grown beautifully and has been flowering for months, I took a cutting which has taken and hope to collect seeds…..
My peach tree leaf curl seems to be clearing up a little, but the pock-marked fruit is astonishingly still growing……will these be edible I wonder…
And finally…
The perfect picture for autumn!
I’ve loved reading this brilliant heartwarming post, Dina – you’re like Doctor Doolittle with your slow blinking at the animals! An excellent week for you and a lovely autumn photo at the end. Let us know what you do with your elderberries, I picked some when in Yorkshire last weekend and popped them into the freezer until I decide what to make (it will probably be cordial of some sort).
Ah, thanks so much Caro…..lol, you must try the slow blinking, it amazing how well it works, it’s a sign of trust that the animals use.
Now I must confess, I leave the berries on the trees as I release so many doves etc in the garden and want them to have as much food as possible. I shall look forward to seeing you make a cordial….I’ve never made any with elderberries so will will interesting to see how it is done.xxx
How wonderful that Anthony has been found! I know the anguish that the poor man has been through :o) (I also know there’s a three legged cat hole in your heart though too.)
I’m certain you were right to whisper to the fox – it eased his confusion and settled him down – good on you!
Yup, Autumn is here again – this year has just fled past.
Keep up the good work.
Sending very best wishes of course.
Rose H
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Duh! Forgot to say I’m thrilled for you about the squirrels!
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Lol….it is such good news and lovely to see them racing around again! Thanks Rose.xxx
It is a wonderful ending isn’t it Rose….and yes, there is a three legged hole in my heart as he is such a sweet affectionate little cat!! Knowing he is in such a loving home is brilliant though.
The fox has been so much calmer lately which is really good news, hopefully he can go in another week .
Oh yes….the year has flown for sure!!!
Hope all is well with you, I am missing your posts!xxx
I was pleased to see Comfrey reuinited with his owner, but sad that we won’t see him on the blog anymore 🙁
I enjoyed reading your stories of creatures you come across ( or do they come across you? ).
That darling little mouse looks so sweet and so defenceless.glad to hear he is in good hands. And so sad to hear about the fearful fox. It must be so frightening for the poor creatures to find themselves in captivity and Not Know what is happening. I like the Trick of the slow blink. Must try it sometime LOL.
And what can I say about your garden ? That black eyes Susan is oneof my favourites too. Did you plant the jacarandas btw ?
I was far too eager, planted them up straightaway and now they are starting to send out shoots just as the weather is changing. Why did I do that ? I may see if I can put them in someone’s greenhouse for the winter.
Ahhhh….yes, it is sad that he’s not around, I do miss him although I was beginning to worry where he would sleep in the winter as Curly aint up for sharing his shed!!! It was lovely seeing him and his owner together, he’s obviously a much loved cat.
The little mouse is thriving and will be released soon, he is a little sweetie and he didn’t even nip me!!!
I hate to see animals in captivity, as you say it must be terrifying for them. You must try the slow blink, it ‘s a sign of trust and lots of wild animals do it….non-verbal communication is often the best way to go.
Now….my jacarandas are really tiny little green thing to date….they are in the greenhouse with the door open, so they must be cooler than yours and growing far more slowly. I’ll post a pic when they get bigger.Yes, maybe put yours in a greenhouse to over winter with very little water. Thanks Keggs.xxx
That is so wonderful! I’m really happy Comfrey found his owner, I wish I could do something similar for the stray cat I look after, but he has no distinguishing marks and I fear he may have been abandoned anyway. It seems you have the perfect way with animals, I’m glad the fox was able to calm down.
Oh….you have a stray cat too? It’s so sad to see them lost or abandoned isn’t it, my Curly cat is abandoned too, I don’t know how people can be so cruel. So lovely to hear that you are caring for the cat, I hope it all works out somehow. The fox has been so much calmer recently, I think it understands that no harm is intended. Thanks Paula.xxx
Your post is full of heart warming stories. I can just imagine how elated Anthony’s owner must have been after months and months of worry. Isn’t it great that there is a lost and found website that helped you track down the owner. The poor fox story broke my heart. I am glad you were able to calm him down. I hope he recovers soon.
Thanks Jennifer, Anthonys’ owner was so thrilled, it was lovely to see them together after all those months apart, so yes, thank goodness for that website, what a fantastic idea!!
I was so happy to sooth the poor fox a little, he has been much quieter since thank goodness.He is responding well to treatment so should be able to go in another weekxxx
What a wonderful happy ending to Anthony’s story. Obviously he was and still is well loved! You are quite the fox whisperer!
Lol….thanks Susanne. It was the best possible outcome, he’s obviously a much loved pet.xxx
I think the brown eyed suzy (Thunbergia) is hardy only in sub-tropical climates and warmer. Wonderful happy ending to the story of Anthony.
It was great news for Anthony, I was thrilled!
I have the vine right outside the kitchen door where the central heating vent is so I really hope that keeps it warm over winter, failing that I have a good cutting. It’s such a great grower and the flowering period just goes on and on….thanks Jason.xxx
Aw…… how lovely. Aimee and Louis loved this and send their love ~x~
Ahhhh….send my love right back! So glad they enjoyed it. xxx
it’s just amazing to me how much animals understand the tone of what we say. He needed comfort and you gave it to him. He will heal better knowing he isn’t in danger. You may need to keep breaking that rule to reassure him. You are part of his healing process. It took me a while to figure out it was you that emailed me about the seeds since I only know you as Snowbird! I didn’t have a chance to send them this weekend but they will go out this week. I am so glad Comfrey was reunited with his owners. What a beautiful ending. :o)
I agree that animals do have keen senses when it comes to understanding if they are being helped, it issad to see such wild creatures in captivity but the mange would surely kill him. I was so pleased he calmed down and took food from me, he seems to be biting everyone else….I’m the only one who hasn’t felt his teeth to date! Yes, I fully intend to keep breaking that rule!!!
Thanks so much for taking the trouble to send me the seeds….I really should have given you a clue as to who I was!!!! Yes, a simply perfect outcome for Comfrey….I was thrilled to see them two together. Thanks Casa.xxx
Aww, what amazing stories – how wonderful that Anthony’s owner turned up ! And what a gift you have – you could make a real name for yourself as a fox-whisperer!!! I do love to watch collies working. Another fab post xx
Isn’t it just a perfect outcome? It was lovely seeing them together! I would love to be a fox whisperer, I’m only just beginning to get to know them, I think they have a lot to teach me and I shall enjoy the ride!
I can just imagine my collie in the fields, she only has Sam to herd. Thanks Gilly.xxx
What a wonderfully upbeat post. I love the story about Anthony….heartwarming to say the least.:)
I love mice and so your little fellow is adorable, including pink paw….and the fox story is amazing. I also talk to animals in their language and it usually works.
To have red squirrels breading in your garden is a huge gift….love it all and am so happy that the Autumn is being such a positive time for you, hubs and all the furies. xxxxx
It is brilliant to know that little guy is back with his owner, such a happy ending!
Isn’t the tiny pink paw the cutest thing…..it is doing well now, one of the girls who is great with mice took it home and shall be releasing it soon. I am fond of mice too, such interesting little creatures.
Good to know you can speak the lingo too….
I am so thrilled about the reds….I hope to see more and more! Thanks Janet.xxx
Dear Dina! Your entire post had me in tears ! What a wonderful and unexpected reunion for Comfrey/Anthony and his ‘dad’ . Brilliant that your husband thought of searching where he did~ I know Anthony had a very loving home with you, but thinking of this man who so obviously loves and missed Anthony, well… it is just the best of endings for them. Poor wee fox ~ I think most animals are far more tuned in to ‘vibes” that we give off as humans~ more so than many people give them credit for~ even wild creatures can sense when someone is fearful. angry or threatening ect~ He must have known that your demeanor and intent , tone of voice ect were all attempts to comfort , even if he does not fully understand~ I know he must sense you are not a threat and only want to help him ~ I am sure it is terribly stressful being a wild and free being to suddenly find yourself confined to a small space~ but perhaps he is bonding with you or will to some degree, so that he can settle long enough till he becomes well. You are like a female Dr Dolittle! You perform wonders I think. Just now read some previous comments before I posted this and I see someone else already made the connection of Dr Dolittle to you! Like another commenter , I too just lost a beloved cat two days ago , had just taken her to the vet and although very underweight all her blood work looked good ~ Took her home and thought I could nurse her back to health but obviously something far more serious going on than we knew and shesuddenly died ~ it was terribly traumatic for me and still having a hard time with it~ I wanted to save her from suffering and in the end I was unable to do that~ It has been good though to read your post this evening and to be reminded there are happy and amazing things going on everyday even in the midst of loss and sadness .Good luck with all your menagerie .
Oh nooooooo….how terribly sad to lose your beloved friend, the second person on this post….that has me almost in tears. Like I said to Claudine, it’s heartbreaking to lose a dear friend and time is the only thing that helps, but your darling had all the love in the world and a great life, if only we could keep them for longer…..it must be terrible to see your pet die, I’m so saddened to hear what you are going through, but you did everything you could, no-one could ask for more. Hugs!
I would love to be able to get through to all the animals we admit in the rescue, I think I do manage to get through to many, I think they must see colours around us and they do seem to understand our vibes, whatever it was, that little fox certainly understood and did calm down so I’m thankful for that.How wonderful it would be to be able to talk to the animals, as a child that was my biggest dream.
Awwww…..there is always something beautiful happening in the world, the negative news stories don’t reflect that do they. Here’s to you feeling better. Here’s a strange little tale for you….
When my old wolf was 17 she was put to sleep in the garden….I think I left it a tiny bit too late, but it’s hard to call these things. Anyway the vet came and she passed in the garden. That dog was my soul mate, she went everywhere with me and we had an incredibly strong bond…I was completely and utterly heartbroken.
Now at the time I was reading a book about Haiti and one of the superstitions they have is leaving food and water out for the dead, people and animals, for three days…..so being a little vulnerable I left water out for three days…..silly I know!
But, here’s the thing….on the third day I was painting when I noticed drops of water all around my chair, we had no other animals at the time as all my old dogs had died that year. I followed the drops, and they went all around the kitchen and to the front door and back to me again. I was mystified, and still am. My old dog always left a trail of water droplets after she had a drink of water being a huge dog and all……I still don’t know what to make of that! Thanks Val, you take care now..xxx
Dear Dina! A heartfelt thank you for taking the time to respond so thoughtfully and at length to my comment. You have such a compassionate heart and I always know that you will understand when it comes to animals and our relationships with them as well as all our relationships with all living beings and the natural world. Thank you too for telling me your story and experience with your lovely wolfie dog . Of course I do not think for one minute that leaving food and water was silly ~ there is so much more in the universe than we know, or may even be capable of knowing, but am certain there exist all manner of mysteries that we cannot penetrate ~ perhaps one day, but it sounds so much from what you say, that your beloved wolf-dog was still there in spirit ~ I know it is not the only story about encounters with what appear to be spirit animals~ cats and dogs . I want to believe they a re out there somewhere and we might meet again. I have made a little memorial in my garden for my cat~ planted white flowers and in the midst of them a flat-ish river rock with a cast iron figurine of a little cat with wings sitting atop it~ It has a face much like my silvery-gray girl. Sorry I did not check back sooner to see your reply here but really so appreciate all you took time out to write to me. Hope all is going well with all your menagerie both human and fur and feather. Many thank you’s too for the hug~ one to you now.
Ahhhh, thanks Val. I certainly do understand when it comes to animals, they are a huge and important part of our life and that needs to be recognized!
I do agree that there is much we don’t know, humans can be so very arrogant, yet each day in astronomy alone new and strange things are discovered/revealed. Hidden away in our little brick houses we feel safe and see the world as it isn’t. How many of us look up and can even begin to comprehend the strangeness of our planet floating in space orbiting a huge gassy, fiery ball….oh we don’t know much, of that I’m sure. I don’t know what those water drops meant, but I know they were there and real…..I even wiped some up.It’s is very encouraging to think we may meet our animals again, and that they may linger…
How lovely your memorial sounds, I hope it brings you peace.xxx
Dina, You are a wise and ‘old soul” Thank you for all your kind thoughts and generous spirit. oxo
What a lovely story about Comfrey being reunited with his owner who must have given up hope after all this time.
You really are an animal whisperer aren’ t you? Even sick mice turn up on your doorstep.
The most thrilling news though is that you have red squirrels in your garden. How wonderful that they are making a comeback.
It was absolutely lovely seeing those two reunited, the guy clearly loved his old friend!
I don’t know about being an animal whisperer, lol, but it’s great when I can get through to them, I do hate to see them stressed. As for the mouse, sometimes I think there is an invisible sign on the door!!! Thanks Chloris.xxx
How wonderful, Dina! Comfrey-Anthony has regained its human friend ..
Sometimes it’s impressive how strong the bond between animals and humans are, and I’m happy (even if for you it was sad) that his owner has been found. Of course that six months are not few!
Believe me, talk to animals with the voice of the heart always works, I believe that the little fox has calmed down!
Here we’re in the great sadness of having lost the our cat Ebony… she had kidney severe problem… I struggle to overcome this shock. The love I have for her is great, although the Buddhist path has taught me that I should not try attachment. It will be tough, I know, and cry may just in part allay the strong emotion. The other five cats feel that something has happened, they try hard to cheer me up… but I’ll need time. Tomorrow we’ll be in Lugano for the Avaaz meeting “to save platet Earth”… this will help me to alienate my mind…
Peaceful Sunday 🙁 claudine
Oh Claudine, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Ebony. It is SO hard to part with a beloved animal friend and absolutely heartbreaking. Time will help, and knowing that your little friend was given the best life possible and all the love in the world. Ahhhh…..the other cats will miss her energy, animals are so sensitive about such things.
I do agree with you, if you speak from the heart a wild animal will get the vibes….poor little fox, I hate to see him so anxious.Hopefully he will be able to go soon.
Thanks Claudine, you take good care of you.xxx
Some lovely stories in this post. Why is a ‘nest’ for birds, and something similar looking on a tree branch for quirrels, a drey; could it be shape?
Another question, why does the farmer feed his sheep on the roadside? You’d never see that at any of the sheep farms around here. Hill sheep may wander freely and others wander in endless fields. If feeding is required, there will be feed and water troughs, also bales, again, in fields or, away from the roadside for the animals to tuck into. It doesn’t mean to say you won’t see a few wandering sheep or lambs, who by various ways or means find their ways to verges, or, where they think the grass is greenest.
Talking to the animals was a favourite trick of Dr. Doolittle’s!.
🙂 xxx
The dreys do look very similar to nests don’t they, I think the main difference is that the birds tend to nest in the forks of branches whereas the dreys tend to be built on the branches themselves.
I have often wondered why the farmer feeds his sheep on the roadside, I must ask him. He only rounds up about six so I suspect he’s medicating them, they are all rams.
I do wish I could talk to all the wild creatures that cross my path, it would be so nice to re-assure them that all is well. Thanks Menhir.xxx
How extraordinary that Comfrey was reunited with his owner after six months! The owner must have given up hope an age ago… how wonderful…!
And how mega amazing to have a squirrel dray in a tree in your garden! And red squirrels to boot. We only get the grey ones down here… not the same at all.
Am so pleased you managed to soothe and comfort the poor screaming fox with your slow blink… I have never heard about the slow blink thing before….. wow…. Poor fox …. but how lucky is he to have you there to look out for him.
Autumn? How COULD you mention such a word… 😉
Yep.,,.. we have autumnal bits going on here too……
love the black eyed susan plant – love it! xxx
He must have thought he’d never see him again, he was so emotional it was really lovely seeing them together, what a great result eh?
Yes….it’s all rather thrilling seeing the young reds whizzing through trees again, I wish I could get a pic but my camera is useless and they are far too quick!!!
Oh yes…..the slow blink is very useful when dealing with animals….y’see….when you close your eyes slowly you are showing them that you trust them not to attack when you can’t see and they are saying the same when they slow blink back…..it’s all about trust …it works well with dogs and cats too….especially feral cats, they are the true masters of the slow blink….and collies of course! Oh, I was so glad the poor thing calmed down!!!
Yes…..sincere apologies for the A word but it has crept in unnoticed….Thanks Arose.xxx
Oh, Dina! I’m imagining Anthony’s owner giving up hope and then, out of the blue, being contacted and reunited with his dear love…what an amazing miracle that must have seemed for him. Thank goodness for you and your wonderful husband: to care for Comfrey all those months and then to facilitate such a grand reunion! Story of the week, for me! And hooray for following your intuition with the poor, frightened fox…you are such an angel of mercy! 🙂
The garden and field pictures sure do reinforce that autumn is flowing into the picture. 🙂 Love it!
And you, for your beautiful heart and humor.
Oh yes….I totally agree, it is the story of the week. It was absolutely wonderful to see the two of them together again, and if he ever comes back, now I can take him home. I do feel guilty now for not realizing that he was lost, I assumed he had an owner as he had obviously had his leg surgically removed. At least he is home now, I was thrilled with hubs and could hardly believe it when I saw his picture under lost cats!!!
Awww….that poor fox…..I couldn’t stand to see it so afraid and I’m so glad it understood that no harm was meant and calmed down.
Ahhh, thanks Kitty, as always for your lovely comments.xxx
Wow! What a fabulous tale to tell about Curly/Antony…..Super! You certainly have a ‘Way’ with anmals….nay…with ALL of Nature. Great gift D! Splendid pictures……..xxxxx
Thanks Bushka, yes it was such a wonderful outcome, I feel awful now as I had no idea the poor thing was lost, I assumed he had an owner as he had obviously had surgery, but all’s well that ends well.xxx
What a great outcome for Comfrey. Red squirrels eh? You lucky thing!
I do like mice, but it’s quite a problem when you are inundated with them. Over the last month or so we’ve caught 42 and yet still they persist and undermine literally everything I plant. Any ideas? (I don’t want a cat.)
Yes, seeing Comfrey back with his owner was brilliant, as having the reds breeding again is.
Ah…mice! We have lots of owls so I think they keep their numbers down, but at the rescue we have to trap them and release them in fields miles away. Thanks Jess.xxx
Really good news about the reds. I’m thinking of growing black eyed Susan next year yours looks so healthy. Is it one of the Suzie hybrids, I think it may be tender so may not make it through the winter so you are wise to try cuttings,
I am really pleased to see the reds back, when we moved here 24 years ago they were a common sight and always bred in the garden.
I do love suzy….I grew it years ago and came across this one early spring, it didn’t have a label as it was at a fair but it has romped away and flowered non-stop….it’s easy ten foot with lots of tendrils. The cutting took really easy too. It’s outside the kitchen door so I’m hoping the central heating vent will keep it warm. Thanks Sue.xxx
A lovely post and terrific pictures.
What a heart warming story about Comfrey/Anthony. Lucky you with the red squirrels. Good for you with the fox as I would have done the same.
Fingers crossed for your peaches although I have to say that they don’t look too good do they! xx
Thanks Flighty, it certainly made my day seeing Comfrey and his owner reunited and I’m thrilled to see the squirrel numbers improve. It’s been a while since I saw young reds!
It was so good when that poor fox calmed down, it was torture watching it, let’s hope he stays that way.
Lol….the peaches do look totally inedible…..leaf curl sure is hard to get rid of!xxx
So pleased that Comfrey/Anthony has been reunited with his owner.. I’ve had 2 cats go missing but we never found them.. I do love a happy ending.
Great news about the squirrels and I’m so glad you were able to calm that distressed fox..
Oh, how sad to have lost the cats…..it must be awful not knowing what happened to them. It was wonderful to see him back with his owner!
It is brilliant to have the squirrels back we always had lots of them running around.
It was good to see the poor fox calm down….I hope he stays that way. Thanks Julie, and for dropping by.xxx
What fabulous news about Comfrey/Anthony, he’s obviously very loved and will be glad to get back to his owner, I’m sure, though he’s been in the very best place he could be whilst lost. I love to hear of such a happy outcome. Brilliant news about the squirrels too. It sounds like that poor fox was so distressed. I think animals understand far more than we’re led to believe, treating them will a little intelligence can go a long way.
The owner clearly loved Anthony so it’s wonderful to think he’s back in his home all warm and being cuddled. I wish I had thought that he was lost, I assumed he had an owner as he obviously had surgery to remove the leg…..I do feel guilty now.
I agree re animals understanding more than we think they do, he definitely calmed down and relaxed so he must have understood that I meant no harm. It’s such a shame they have to be in captivity…..thanks Jo.xxx
Awww I’m a sucker for a black and white cat, what a lovely ending. The fox story brought tears to my eyes…….well done you xx
It was a lovely ending wasn’t it, I was beginning to worry about where he would sleep during the winter….I had no idea he was lost.
Awww….the poor fox nearly had me in tears. Thanks.xxx
Lovely to see Comfrey reunited with his owner – and thank goodness he found you to keep him going – it must have been quite a rough time for the poor cat. And that poor fox I don’t suppose they realise you are trying to help them – when you’re wild you’re wild and being caged must be terribly stressful – glad you managed to calm him a little. Red squirrels – how wonderful you are very privileged and I am envious. And now I am wondering why the farmer feeds his sheep on the road – how odd.
Oh it was so good to see Comfrey back with his owner, it was very moving seeing them reunited….I do feel dreadful now that I know the poor cat was lost, I really believed he had a home as new houses had been built locally so I just assumed he came from one of them!
That poor fox, I’m still rather new to the fox world and had got used to them being timid, he was the complete opposite and it was awful seeing him so stressed. I was so pleased when he calmed down, I hope he remains calm.
Now re the farmer, I have no idea why he feeds the sheep on the road, I must ask him, he only rounds six or so up, maybe they are on medication or something. Thanks Elaine.xxx
That hubs of yours is BRILLIANT! And to think Comfrey/Anthony is back with his owner. I wish them long life together 😉
That poor barky upset fox. If anyone could calm him, I knew you could do it.
As for your garden… I’m a teeny bit jealous of your more fall-like weather. And those berries do look inviting — do the birds like them? Those are peaches? I thought they were some sort of pear or apple though the leaves are all wrong.
Hope you get good results with the BES seeds! I planted some white BES that looked really cool, but they are difficult to germinate and never reseeded for me.
Happy weekend, my friend!
I was impressed with hubs finding Athony’s owner, I have to say I really thought he had a home and had just taken a shine to my garden, I feel terrible now that I know he was lost, poor little thing, still all’s well that ends well!
Oh that poor fox, it must be awful being in captivity, I hope he’s released soon.
Y’know our weather is simply gorgeous at the moment, I can’t recall such a gorgeous September….I hope your weather cools a little! The birds just love the elder berries, and we also have rowan, hawthorn and laurel so they are feasting!
I hope the BES seeds take, I would love it if that vine proved hardy, it’s outside the kitchen door so will be sheltered. Thank Anne. xxx