A hint of autumn

Gradually, the nights are drawing in and there is a faint hint of autumn on the wind. The beechnuts are falling along with the apples. The leaves won’t be far behind. I cut the bamboo down to half its size as it was beginning to dominate the back garden, I do hope I haven’t killed …

Of squabs, and hogs and roaring fires….

Gathering seed. There is no denying now, that summer has come and gone, and yet, even though autumn is obviously making it’s presence felt, I have to say that I can’t remember a more beautiful September. The days are warm and dry, and yet there is that wonderful autumn chill in the air, and an …